The Veteran's appeal is denied as his service-connected left wrist ganglion cyst residuals do not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent for painful, limited motion. A separate compensable rating is granted for the tender scar on the left wrist. The right wrist ganglion cyst residuals are not compensable.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left wrist ganglion cyst residuals include painful, limited motion and decreased endurance but do not meet criteria for a higher rating as there is no limitation of function in dorsiflexion or palmar flexion. The right wrist ganglion cyst residuals have not manifested with any current symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Wrist Ganglion Cyst, Right Wrist Ganglion Cyst
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 12, 2012
- Citation
- 1201210
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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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