The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The noncompensable rating for the left wrist condition was granted, effective July 7, 2004.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish that the veteran had a current disability of the ankles or fingers due to disease or injury incurred in service.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia Patella of the Left Knee, Degenerative Joint Disease of the Left Wrist with CTS and Median Motor Neuropathy of Third, Fourth, and Fifth Fingers on Both Palmar and Dorsal Sides, Impingement Syndrome of the Left Shoulder, Status Post Acromioplasty Times Two
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 5, 2005
- Citation
- 0521226
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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