The Veteran's right little finger fracture and scaphoid fracture, as well as his carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome, were denied compensable ratings.,For the period prior to March 30, 2023, the Veteran's wrist disability was also denied a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show ankylosis or other conditions that would warrant higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.,For the period after March 30, 2023, the Veteran's wrist disability was already rated at its maximum allowable under the applicable code.
- Claimed conditions
- s/p fracture, 5th metacarpal, right little finger, residuals, scaphoid fracture, right wrist, carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome, right
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2023
- Citation
- 23061656
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