The Veteran's right hand and wrist tendinitis are currently rated at 10 percent each, with no higher ratings granted. The effective dates for the assigned ratings remain May 25, 2017.,There is no evidence of ankylosis or other conditions that would warrant a higher rating for either condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right hand and wrist tendinitis do not meet the criteria for an increased disability rating as they are currently rated at their maximum under Diagnostic Codes 5024-5215. The evidence does not show any limitation of motion or ankylosis that would warrant a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hand Tendinitis, Right Wrist Tendinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 28, 2019
- Citation
- 19140718
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