The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his left knee patellar tendonitis and vasomotor rhinitis were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for either condition, nor did it meet the criteria for a compensable rating for vasomotor rhinitis.
The deciding factor: The objective findings from VA examinations did not demonstrate limitation of motion or other functional impairment sufficient to warrant higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes. The Veteran's symptoms were characterized as minimal and without significant impact on his daily activities.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee patellar tendonitis, vasomotor rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1016702
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What this means for you
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