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 criteria for entitlement to an initial increased rating above 10 percent from August 20, 2015 until March 8, 2017 for the Veteran's right radiocarpal joint sprain is denied.,For the entire period on appeal, the Veteran’s right knee strain was productive of slight instability and painful motion. The criteria for entitlement to an increased rating for the Veteran’s right knee strain based on instability are met from March 9, 2017; a separate initial rating of 10 percent, but no higher, for painful motion is granted.,For the entire period on appeal, the Veteran’s rhinitis has been manifested by greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passages on both sides. The criteria for entitlement to an initial increased rating to 10 percent, and no higher, prior to February 10, 2017 are met; a denial is made for an increased rating above 10 percent from February 10, 2017.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions were evaluated based on the criteria set forth in the applicable VA rating schedule.

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

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