The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his status post fracture distal radius and ulna, left wrist disability. The evidence did not show findings of ankylosis or other conditions that would warrant higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show findings of ankylosis or other conditions that would warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's left wrist disability.
- Claimed conditions
- status post fracture distal radius and ulna, left wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 14, 2022
- Citation
- 22014563
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