The Board denied the Veteran's increased rating claim for his right wrist disability, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to February 1, 2008 and since then. The case was remanded but has now been returned without prejudice.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted showed no ankylosis or loss of use of the right hand, with moderate incomplete paralysis of the ulnar nerve resulting in decreased manual dexterity and some atrophy in the muscles of the forearm.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Wrist Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 12, 2011
- Citation
- 1133910
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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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