The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a fractured left wrist with residual scar since July 25, 2018 is denied. The highest schedular rating available based on limitation of motion throughout the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The November 2019 VA examination did not comply with Correia and Sharp requirements, but the Veteran's current grant of the highest schedular rating for left wrist disability prevents a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5214 or 7801-7805.
- Claimed conditions
- fractured left wrist, residual scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 11, 2021
- Citation
- 21008105
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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