Citation Nr: 20076523
Decision Date: 12/02/20	Archive Date: 12/02/20

DOCKET NO. 17-25 349
DATE: December 2, 2020

REMAND

The issue of an initial disability rating of 10 percent since September 4, 2012, for a left wrist ulna dislocation with pain and limited motion (left wrist disability) is remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is required and the matter will be remanded.

1. Increased initial disability rating for a left wrist ulna dislocation with pain and limited motion

The Veteran had active service from August 1980 to August 1984.

The Veteran underwent a VA examination for the disability on January 14, 2020. However, he underwent a surgery of the left wrist several days later, on January 23, 2020.

The results of the Veteran’s surgery as to the severity of the service-connected disorder is unknown and the Board remands the appeal for the following:

Schedule the Veteran for a VA examination using established VA protocols to ascertain the severity of his left wrist disorder. 

After completion of the directed remand, readjudicate the claim. 

 

 

Vito A. Clementi

Veterans Law Judge

Board of Veterans’ Appeals

Attorney for the Board	S. Anwar, Attorney-Advisor

The Board’s decision in this case is binding only with respect to the instant matter decided. This decision is not precedential and does not establish VA policies or interpretations of general applicability. 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303.