The Veteran's bilateral knee disability was granted a non-compensable evaluation prior to January 26, 2007 and an initial compensable evaluation of 10 percent thereafter. The Veteran's CTS, left wrist, was granted a non-compensable evaluation prior to March 7, 2007 and an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent thereafter.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral knee disability met the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5260 (limitation of flexion) due to painful decreased range of motion. The CTS, left wrist, was found to be symptomatic with moderate median nerve involvement and was rated based on Diagnostic Code 8715.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Knee Disability, CTS, Left Wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 28, 2009
- Citation
- 0932535
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