The Veteran's right wrist ankylosis rating is restored to 50 percent effective June 15, 2017. The claim for a higher rating remains denied.
The deciding factor: The February 2021 VA examination confirmed extremely unfavorable ankylosis of the right wrist, warranting the restoration of the 50 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- ankylosis of the right wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 14, 2024
- Citation
- 24011989
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