The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and an extension of a temporary total disability rating, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or additional compensation.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran's right wrist arthritis did not more nearly approximate ankylosis, and his right knee osteoarthritis with patellar instability was manifested by no more than anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear without history of surgical repair and did not require a prescription from a medical provider for a brace, cane, or walker.
- Claimed conditions
- right forearm gunshot wound (GSW) with distal radius fracture status post open reduction and internal fixation (right wrist fracture) with residual right wrist arthritis, right knee osteoarthritis with patellar instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25046256
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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