The Veteran's right wrist disability is rated at 40 percent, but not higher. The case has been remanded for further development regarding the claim of TDIU.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not show ankylosis in any other position except favorable, warranting a 40% rating under Diagnostic Code 5214.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist fusion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 20, 2019
- Citation
- 19187380
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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