The Veteran's right wrist degenerative joint disease was rated at 10 percent prior to March 5, 2014. Since then, a separate rating of 10 percent for the right knee degenerative joint disease has been granted.,Right knee instability was also granted a separate 10 percent rating effective August 5, 2010.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right wrist and knee conditions were rated based on their respective diagnostic codes with appropriate adjustments for combined ratings. The specific findings from the VA examinations supported these determinations.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist degenerative joint disease, Right knee meniscus removal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 28, 2018
- Citation
- 18129216
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- Granted
The Board has granted a temporary total evaluation for treatment of service-connected right wrist degenerative joint disease requiring convalescence until January 31, 2019.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's right hip arthritis is rated at 20 percent for the period prior to May 19, 2022 and at 20 percent since then.,The Veteran's left ankle strain is rated at 20 percent throughout the appeal period.,The Veteran's right elbow strain (limitation of flexion) is rated at 30 percent for the period prior to May 19, 2022 and at noncompensable since then. The limitation of extension is rated as noncompensable.,The Veteran's right wrist degenerative joint disease is rated at 10 percent throughout the appeal period.,The Veteran's left wrist degenerative joint disease is rated at 10 percent throughout the appeal period.,The Veteran's right foot degenerative joint disease is rated at 20 percent for the period prior to May 19, 2022 and at noncompensable since then.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right wrist disability, hearing loss disabilities in both ears, and tinnitus due to issues with evidence not being current or complete.
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