The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left and right wrist degenerative joint disease (DJD), finding that the conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed no ankylosis or other functional impairment that would warrant a higher rating, and the Veteran's DJD was rated under the appropriate diagnostic code for wrist disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- left wrist degenerative joint disease (DJD), right wrist degenerative joint disease (DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 23, 2019
- Citation
- 19156238
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple degenerative joint diseases of the right and left wrist, knee, shoulder, elbow, and hip, including as secondary to a lumbar spine disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has withdrawn the appeal for right wrist DJD and remanded other service connection claims due to new evidence or changes in circumstances.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted service connection for left wrist DJD and remanded the issue of service connection for residuals of TBI.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's left wrist degenerative joint disease is service-connected as it developed due to trauma sustained during combat in May 1975.
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