The Veteran's initial rating claims for right and left wrist tendonitis were denied, while her service connection claims for rheumatoid arthritis and Raynaud's disease were also denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not find any evidence of a current diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis or Raynaud's disease, and the Veteran's wrists showed normal range of motion with no significant functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- right wrist tendonitis, left wrist tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 7, 2013
- Citation
- 1318572
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for right lateral collateral ligament sprain, lumbar strain, and right wrist tendonitis. The conditions had their onset in service and are related to his documented injuries during active duty.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's right wrist tendonitis and right ankle anterior lateral instability have been rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, which is the highest assignable rating under applicable diagnostic codes.,A higher rating for either condition is not warranted as there is no evidence of ankylosis or other conditions that would justify a higher rating.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased rating or service connection in all cases.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for chronic rhinitis, allergic or non-allergic and urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control) as there was insufficient evidence to establish a causal link between the claimed conditions and the Veteran's military service. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.
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