The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for service-connected residuals of a fracture of the left radius and ulna is being remanded due to potential consideration of posttraumatic arthritis as part of his service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner diagnosed posttraumatic arthritis of the left wrist, which may be part of the veteran's service-connected residuals of a fracture of the left radius and ulna. The RO needs to determine if this condition warrants a separate compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a fracture of the left radius and ulna, posttraumatic arthritis of the left wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 29, 2000
- Citation
- 0022879
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Granted
The Veteran's left shoulder disability is rated at 20% prior to March 26, 2019 and at 30% thereafter. The rating for right knee degenerative joint disease, left knee degenerative joint disease, and posttraumatic arthritis of the left wrist are all denied. Bilateral tinea pedis and bilateral hearing loss do not warrant compensable ratings.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for left wrist posttraumatic arthritis has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of this issue.
- Remanded (sent back)
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