The Veteran's right wrist disability, characterized by pain and limited motion, does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran has limitation of motion in his wrist but no ankylosis or other compensable impairment as per Diagnostic Codes 5214 and 5003. The current 10% rating is the highest available for arthritis with limited motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis of the right wrist, Chronic wrist sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 14, 2011
- Citation
- 1109998
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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: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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