The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left wrist disability and associated scars was denied. However, he was granted a 40 percent rating effective June 11, 2018, and TDIU status as of December 1, 2012.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show the Veteran's condition warranted a higher rating prior to June 11, 2018, but granted him a 40 percent rating effective from that date based on his ankylosis and other symptoms. TDIU was also granted as of December 1, 2012.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic arthritis of the left wrist, Left wrist surgical scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 25, 2026
- Citation
- A26027222
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