For the entire period on appeal, the Veteran's right radiocarpal joint sprain was productive of limited range of motion on account of pain, but without ankylosis. The Veteran’s right knee strain was productive of slight instability and painful motion.,The criteria for entitlement to a 10 percent rating for rhinitis prior to February 10, 2017 have been met. However, the criteria for entitlement to a higher rating above 10 percent for rhinitis from February 10, 2017 have not been met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms and medical records did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on ankylosis or polyps.
- Claimed conditions
- Right radiocarpal joint sprain, Right knee strain, Rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19129540
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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