The veteran's claims for increased ratings for left wrist strain and dislocation of the fourth metacarpal were denied as there was no evidence to warrant a higher rating based on functional limitations with pain.
The deciding factor: The current ratings assigned for the disabilities are already in line with the severity of symptoms reported by the veteran, which include pain and limited motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Left wrist strain, Dislocation of the fourth metacarpal of the left hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2005
- Citation
- 0535177
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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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