The Veteran's service-connected residuals of excision of ganglion cyst of the left wrist, manifested by well-healed scar and some level of wrist pain, were reduced from a 10% to a 0% evaluation effective January 1, 2009. The reduction was upheld as it is determined that there has been an actual improvement in his condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected residuals did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating due to lack of limitation of motion and pain being well-healed with no additional limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- Left wrist pain, Weakness and stiffness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- March 28, 2011
- Citation
- 1112212
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 1112212.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right wrist pain, left wrist pain, right knee pain, left knee pain, and a traumatic brain injury as the evidence did not support that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active military service.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for left wrist pain, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to an in-service injury and granting the benefit of doubt.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's joint disabilities, specifically right knee pain, elbow pain, shoulder pain, plantar fasciitis, and left wrist pain. The VA examiner was asked to provide opinions on whether these conditions are related to service or aggravated by service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication due to inconsistencies in the VA examinations and the need for clarification of the Veteran's assertions regarding joint pain beginning in service.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.