The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left wrist ganglion cyst with limitation of motion, as there was no evidence of favorable or unfavorable ankylosis.

The deciding factor: The deciding factor was that the Veteran's left wrist ganglion cyst did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to the absence of ankylosis and other symptoms required by the rating schedule.

Claimed conditions

Left wrist ganglion cyst with limitation of motion, Persistent depressive disorder with moderate anxious distress

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 12, 2025

Citation

A25098352

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