The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left wrist disability, finding that the current 10 percent rating adequately compensates him for his symptoms and limitations.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations consistently found dorsiflexion less than 15 degrees, which is within the criteria for a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 5215. The Veteran's disability did not meet or approximate the criteria for higher ratings based on ankylosis or other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- Left wrist ganglion cyst, Wrist pain, Limited motion of the left wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 3, 2021
- Citation
- 21006205
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's residuals of a left wrist ganglion cyst excision are rated at 10 percent, the minimum compensable rating. The condition is characterized by pain and limited range of motion.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The appeal for TDIU is moot due to the Veteran's 100% rating and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate. The left wrist ganglion cyst claim is remanded for additional development.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's left wrist disability, including loss of use due to ankylosis and a ganglion cyst, is rated at 60 percent from March 26, 2019. The scar issue remains denied.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for left wrist ganglion cyst residuals was granted as of June 17, 2015. The effective date for the increased rating is October 7, 2009.
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