The Veteran's left wrist disability has been rated at 10 percent since 2009. The Board finds that an increased rating is not warranted as the evidence does not show any ankylosis or other compensable limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left wrist disability, characterized by pain and limited range of motion, has been rated at 10 percent since December 2008. The current evidence does not support a finding of ankylosis or additional functional loss due to flare-ups, fatigability, incoordination, or pain on movement.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-traumatic arthritis of the left wrist with fracture residuals
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 9, 2022
- Citation
- 22051477
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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).
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