Partly granted
The Veteran's right wrist limitation of motion with degenerative joint disease was granted a 30 percent rating, but no higher, effective November 26, 2013. The claim for a higher rating starting November 4, 2020, was denied, and SMC(k) based on the loss of use of the right hand was granted effective from November 4, 2020.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition was found to be functionally equivalent to unfavorable ankylosis as of November 4, 2020, warranting a higher rating and SMC(k).
- Claimed conditions
- right wrist limitation of motion with degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 8, 2025
- Citation
- 25014602
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