The Veteran's right wrist arthritis resulted in a disability rating of 30 percent from August 16, 2009 to April 14, 2011 and was increased to 70 percent beginning on April 14, 2011. He is also granted TDIU for the periods specified.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right wrist disability resulted in functional equivalent of favorable ankylosis from August 16, 2009 to April 14, 2011 and loss of use of the dominant hand beginning on April 14, 2011.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- March 18, 2023
- Citation
- 23016799
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