The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and referral for extraschedular consideration were denied as the evidence did not support a finding of entitlement to these benefits.,Special monthly compensation based on loss of use of the right hand was also denied, as it was determined that prior to September 29, 2006, the Veteran's wrist disability did not meet the criteria for such compensation.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate an effective date earlier than September 29, 2006 for a higher rating or special monthly compensation due to lack of factual support.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist synovitis, Post-operative right wrist arthroplasty residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 19, 2014
- Citation
- 1422658
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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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