Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the increased rating claims for right wrist and left shoulder for further development.
The deciding factor: Further development is necessary to address the Veteran's claim due to an inadequate VA examination and functional loss consistent with ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic arthritic changes of the right wrist, Residuals of left acromioclavicular separation with degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- 25013903
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