The Veteran's claim for a higher rating from January 1, 2011 to January 23, 2014 for left wrist fracture residuals was denied. The issue of entitlement to TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is also denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not meet the schedular requirements for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as his combined percentage evaluation from all service-connected disabilities was less than 60% at the time of the decision. The claim for TDIU was considered abandoned due to the Veteran's failure to complete and return the required VA Form 21-8940 within a year.
- Claimed conditions
- left wrist fracture residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 14, 2020
- Citation
- 20054112
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's left wrist fracture residuals are granted a 10% rating beginning August 15, 2013. The issue of service connection for his respiratory disability is remanded.
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