The veteran's claims for higher evaluations for his right wrist tendonitis, traumatic cataract of the right eye (from October 16, 1991 through November 19, 2000), and a right knee disability were denied. The initial 10% evaluation for right wrist tendonitis was upheld, while the 30% evaluation for the right eye condition from November 20, 2000 to the present is also upheld.
The deciding factor: The RO found no medical evidence establishing a nexus between any current right knee disability and active military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Tendonitis of the Right Wrist, Traumatic Cataract of the Right Eye, Right Knee Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 2, 2002
- Citation
- 0208997
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