The veteran's chronic sinusitis, left ankle sprain with early degenerative joint disease, status post right lateral meniscectomy, and residuals of a fracture of the right fifth metacarpal do not warrant higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the veteran has had any incapacitating episodes due to his sinusitis or more than six non-incapacitating episodes per year. For the left ankle, there is no significant limitation of motion beyond moderate and no ankylosis. The right knee meniscus condition and hand fracture do not meet criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic sinusitis, left ankle sprain with early degenerative joint disease, status post right lateral meniscectomy, residuals of a fracture of the right fifth metacarpal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 3, 2009
- Citation
- 0903753
What this means for you
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