The Veteran's right wrist disability, which included painful motion and stiffness, was granted a 10 percent rating prior to June 9, 2017. The appeal for a higher rating on or after that date is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed the Veteran had painful motion of his right wrist throughout the period on appeal but no ankylosis or loss of use of the hand, which precluded a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist fracture, Joint pain, Stiffness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2023
- Citation
- 23002385
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