The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a right wrist fracture and patellofemoral syndrome, right knee were granted initial compensable ratings. The Veteran is entitled to a 10% rating for the residuals of a right wrist fracture and no higher. For his patellofemoral syndrome, right knee, he is also entitled to a 10% rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's range of motion in his right wrist was limited but not to the extent warranting an additional 10% rating. The Veteran's patellofemoral syndrome, right knee, met the criteria for a separate compensable rating based on painful motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a Right Wrist Fracture, Patellofemoral Syndrome, Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 27, 2009
- Citation
- 0919705
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding that new and relevant evidence was not submitted to support these claims.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected. The right knee condition remains remanded for further evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the appeal due to the need for a new VA examination to evaluate the current level of severity of the Veteran's knee disabilities. The issues on appeal include evaluations for various knee conditions and scars.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine if his low back and right knee conditions are related to service. The claim for OSA remains pending as there is no current diagnosis in the record. The increased rating and effective date claims for a wrist fracture also need further examination.
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