The Veteran's request for a higher rating for his right wrist disability is denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular rating. The left knee replacement claim and TDIU claim are remanded due to lack of updated medical records.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right wrist disability has reached its highest possible rating under VA regulations, so no further increase in rating can be granted.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of fracture right wrist status-post five surgeries with DJD, status-post left knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2024
- Citation
- 24010616
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