The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left wrist disability, finding that he is already in receipt of the maximum available rating under Diagnostic Code 5215 and no higher based on the lack of ankylosis or other criteria.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish that the Veteran met the criteria for a higher rating due to limitation of motion or ankylosis, as he was already receiving the maximum available rating under Diagnostic Code 5215 and no higher based on the lack of ankylosis or other criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- left wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20070095
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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