The Veteran's healed right wrist fracture is rated at 10 percent, which is the highest rating available under DC 5215.,The Veteran's DDD of the cervical spine was initially granted but not rated higher than 20 percent prior to December 15, 2014. After that date, a 30 percent rating has been assigned.,Beginning December 15, 2014, the Veteran is entitled to a 30 percent rating for his DDD of the cervical spine.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations consistently found limited range of motion in both wrists and cervical spine, with no ankylosis. The Veteran's symptoms were primarily pain-related, which was considered when determining functional loss.
- Claimed conditions
- healed right wrist fracture, DDD (Degenerative Disc Disease) of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 22, 2021
- Citation
- 21009324
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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