The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for neuroma and degenerative joint disease of the right wrist, finding that neither condition warranted a rating higher than 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show any additional limitation or impairment beyond what is contemplated by the current 10 percent ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Neuroma, status post excision of a carpal boss of the right third finger, Degenerative joint disease of the right wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 30, 2002
- Citation
- 0208672
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for degenerative joint disease of the right wrist, right shoulder, left elbow pain causing functional impairment, and right elbow have all been granted.,Service connection has been established for these conditions based on direct evidence linking them to active service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his combined disability rating does not meet the schedular criteria for a total disability rating, and there is no evidence that he is unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected right wrist CTS, DJD, and painful scars are currently rated at 20 percent. The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding these issues.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected degenerative joint disease of the right wrist is being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for an updated examination.
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