The Board has determined that the reduction of the evaluation for right wrist pain from 10 percent to 0 percent effective February 1, 2002 is void ab initio. The veteran's right wrist disorder does not meet criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The RO reduced the rating without observing applicable regulations and procedures.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist pain, Probable carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 14, 2002
- Citation
- 0204497
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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