The Veteran's request for a higher rating for his right wrist fracture with traumatic arthritis and TDIU claims were denied. The Board found that the current rating of 20 percent adequately reflects the severity of the condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran’s service-connected disability alone precluded him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to January 17, 2017, but it was at least as likely as not thereafter.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist fracture with traumatic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 4, 2022
- Citation
- 22006483
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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: Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for residuals of right wrist fracture with traumatic arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity has been denied. The Board found that his symptoms do not warrant an increased rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right wrist fracture with traumatic arthritis is currently rated at 20 percent, and his neuropathy of the right upper extremity is rated at 10 percent. The issues have been granted.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected right wrist fracture with traumatic arthritis and neuropathy of the right upper extremity. His VA medical records should also be updated.
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