The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his right wrist condition was denied, and the case is being remanded due to insufficient development.,For the TDIU issue, the Veteran is not currently employed in an industrial capacity due to his service-connected right wrist disability. The Board has determined that referral for extraschedular consideration is warranted.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating for the right wrist condition beyond the current 10 percent assigned under Diagnostic Code 5215, as there is no ankylosis or functional equivalent of ankylosis. The Veteran's limited motion and pain do not meet the criteria for ankylosis.,The Veteran has service-connected disabilities that combine to a combined rating of 40%, which does not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(a). However, given his current employment status and the impact of his right wrist disability on his ability to work in industrial tasks, referral is warranted for extraschedular consideration.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Wrist Condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 20, 2023
- Citation
- 23039897
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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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