Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision 20071896
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported no symptoms or flare-ups in his right wrist from October 3, 2019 onwards, and his range of motion was normal with no evidence of pain or weakness. The Board found insufficient evidence to grant a compensable rating for the right wrist sprain.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Wrist Sprain, Right Wrist Sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2020
- Citation
- 20071896
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