The Veteran's left wrist disorder is granted service connection and assigned a 20% rating.,His neck disability is granted with an initial 20% rating, but no higher.
The deciding factor: The August 2024 VA examination found the Veteran's cervical spine flexion to be more than 15 degrees but less than 30 degrees, warranting a 20% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the left wrist, Degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine (neck disability), Left shoulder limitation of motion, Degenerative joint disease of the right knee (right knee disability)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 8, 2026
- Citation
- 26000260
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues, including earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings. The Veteran's left wrist degenerative arthritis and right elbow lateral epicondylitis were granted in December 2021.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include a mood disorder and alcohol abuse disorder, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The other claims for increased ratings were denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic low back strain and degenerative arthritis of the left wrist, as well as his claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The appeals are being remanded for additional examinations and consideration.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his left wrist was previously denied by the Board. The case is now remanded due to a lack of compliance with prior remand directives regarding range of motion testing.
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