The Veteran's initial disability ratings for left wrist sprain, left ankle sprain, and left knee patellar fracture have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating based on current functional impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions do not meet or approximate criteria warranting a higher evaluation under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Wrist Sprain, Left Ankle Sprain, Left Knee (Patellar) Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 19, 2011
- Citation
- 1134930
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