Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right and left wrist disabilities, finding that at no point during or proximate to the increased rating period on appeal did his wrist disabilities result in ankylosis, loss of use of hand, or functional equivalents thereof.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed painful motion but not ankylosis, loss of use of hand, or functional equivalents thereof, which are required for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- right wrist sprain, tendinosis, mild capsular inflammation, degenerative changes of the first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint, left wrist sprain, tendinosis, mild capsular inflammation, degenerative changes of the first CMC joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25084537
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