The Veteran's initial noncompensable disability ratings for his bilateral wrist disabilities prior to July 18, 2019 are granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's wrist conditions were manifested by pain and limitation of motion prior to July 18, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- Back condition with prior lumbar laminectomy, Left wrist sprain, Right wrist sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 2, 2022
- Citation
- 22012001
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine strain, right wrist sprain, right knee strain, left knee strain, and right ankle strain. The disabilities are all deemed to have begun during the Veteran's active duty.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right wrist disability, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and no current disability related to her active duty service.
- Denied
The Veteran's right and left wrist disabilities have been rated at 10 percent each, effective April 18, 2024. The Board found that the current ratings are appropriate based on the evidence showing no ankylosis or other conditions warranting higher ratings.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for GERD, higher ratings for lumbar spine and right wrist disabilities, and ED. The Veteran's ED is found to be caused by his service-connected hypertension.
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