The Veteran's right wrist tendonitis, left wrist tendonitis, and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome are all rated at a 10 percent effective as of January 14, 2014 for the right wrist tendonitis and September 6, 2013 for the right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.,Service connection is granted for a left knee disability. The Veteran's chronic cough and shortness of breath are not service connected.
The deciding factor: The effective dates were determined based on when the ratings were assigned, with the earliest being December 30, 2009, which was the day after separation from active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist tendonitis, Left wrist tendonitis, Right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 29, 2017
- Citation
- 1709840
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- Remanded (sent back)
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