The Board denied a higher evaluation for the Veteran's left wrist disability, finding that the current evaluation of 10 percent is appropriate given the lack of ankylosis and no evidence of neurological or vascular disabilities.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners consistently indicated that the Veteran’s left wrist does not have ankylosis, and there was no evidence of a separate disability such as peripheral neuropathy or vascular disease related to his service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- left wrist scaphoid fracture, posttraumatic degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 1, 2020
- Citation
- 20076275
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- Partly granted
The Veteran's appeal was partially granted, with a 10% rating for left wrist scaphoid fracture and remanded for further examination regarding right knee degenerative joint disease.
- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and testing, requiring further action by VA.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for service-connected left wrist scaphoid fracture and a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected right knee degenerative joint disease due to insufficient evidence from recent VA examinations.
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