The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and TDIU was denied. The right wrist disability is rated at 10 percent prior to November 19, 2020 and at 30 percent from that date forward. The case is remanded due to the need for additional development regarding the TDIU claim.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right wrist disability was previously rated based on limitation of motion under Diagnostic Code 5215. However, a recent VA examination indicated ankylosis in some positions, which would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5214.
- Claimed conditions
- right navicular fracture, osteoarthritis of the right wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 2, 2021
- Citation
- 21011754
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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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