The Board denied the veteran's increased rating claims for his left wrist fracture, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that the veteran had residual pain from a previous wrist fracture but no ankylosis or other functional limitations. The current range of motion was within normal limits with some pain noted at the extremes of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Left wrist fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 24, 2005
- Citation
- 0517342
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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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