The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of left distal radius fracture, left elbow and forearm fracture (crushing injury), and right wrist fracture have all been denied.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of right wrist fracture has also been denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support the assignment of higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes due to lack of findings warranting such ratings, including ankylosis or other specific conditions that would justify higher evaluations.,Similarly, there is no evidence supporting a compensable rating for residuals of right wrist fracture.
- Claimed conditions
- Left distal radius fracture, Left elbow and forearm fracture (crushing injury), Right wrist fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 25, 2020
- Citation
- 20043071
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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