The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right wrist fracture was denied. The RO assigned a noncompensable disability rating in June 1998 and increased it to 10 percent effective May 13, 1999.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right wrist disability did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5215 due to limitation of motion. The RO assigned an effective date of May 13, 1999, based on the veteran's testimony and complaints of pain and weakness.
- Claimed conditions
- fractured right wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 8, 2001
- Citation
- 0106911
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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