The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left shoulder, right wrist, and left wrist conditions have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disabilities are rated based on their current manifestations rather than any service connection or exposure basis. The medical evidence shows that while he experiences pain and functional limitations, his range of motion is within the limits specified for each disability level in the VA rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Recurrent dislocation of the left shoulder with traumatic arthritis, Arthralgia of the right wrist, Tendonitis of the left wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 20, 2010
- Citation
- 1035497
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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