The Board denied a higher rating for the Veteran's left wrist disability, finding no evidence of unfavorable ankylosis and concluding that the current range of motion findings do not meet criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show unfavorable ankylosis or significant functional loss due to pain, weakness, fatigue, or incoordination during flare-ups or repetitive use over time.
- Claimed conditions
- Left wrist arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2017
- Citation
- 1748799
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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