The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for his scar, left wrist was granted. His service-connected tendinitis and mild degenerative arthritis of the right and left wrists were each assigned a 10 percent evaluation. The Veteran's bilateral elbow disorder and left knee disorder are not currently service connected. A TDIU was granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's scar, left wrist met the criteria for an initial compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7805. His tendinitis and mild degenerative arthritis of the right and left wrists were each rated at their maximum allowable under Diagnostic Codes 5219 (right wrist) and 5214 (left wrist). The Veteran's bilateral elbow disorder and left knee disorder are not currently service connected.
- Claimed conditions
- Scar, left wrist, Tendinitis and mild degenerative arthritis of the right wrist, Tendinitis and mild degenerative arthritis of the left wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2017
- Citation
- 1709309
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