The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of arthroscopic left wrist surgery and associated scars, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be consistent with a 10 percent rating under the applicable diagnostic codes; ankylosis or other factors warranting a higher rating were not demonstrated.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of arthroscopic left wrist surgery, Scar, left wrist painful, associated with residuals of arthroscopic left wrist surgery
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 24, 2024
- Citation
- A24068685
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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