The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic right wrist sprain has been granted. The Board also found that the Veteran is entitled to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for peripheral vestibular damage with vertigo of the left ear from October 2, 2013, through October 1, 2019, and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent thereafter.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's right wrist sprain is related to his service due to credible statements regarding onset and continuity of symptoms. For the left ear vertigo claims, the Board noted the VA examiner's opinion but also highlighted the inconsistency between the diagnoses provided in prior examinations and the current diagnosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Right Wrist Sprain, Peripheral Vestibular Damage with Vertigo of the Left Ear (from October 2, 2013 to October 1, 2019), Peripheral Vestibular Damage with Vertigo of the Left Ear (after October 1, 2019)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 5, 2023
- Citation
- 23000555
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