The Veteran's right wrist disability is currently rated at 30 percent, effective September 10, 2015. The appeal for a higher rating has been denied.,The Veteran's left shoulder disability does not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show limitation of motion at shoulder level or flexion/abduction limited to 90 degrees, which would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Left clavicle subluxation with shoulder strain, Status-post scaphoid fracture with carpal fusion, right wrist, Sleep disorder, Right foot disability, Left foot disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 28, 2022
- Citation
- 22071705
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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).
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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