The Veteran's right wrist disability does not result in favorable or unfavorable ankylosis or a neurological disability, and therefore the highest available rating under Diagnostic Code 5215 (limitation of motion of the wrist) is granted. No higher or alternative ratings can be applied.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not find any underlying pathology for the Veteran's right wrist disability, and his observed range of motion does not warrant a compensable rating as he does not have limitation of dorsiflexion of less than 15 degrees or palmar flexion limited in line with 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
- December 7, 2011
- Citation
- 1144716
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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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