The Veteran's right wrist disability is rated at 10 percent, and the claim for a higher rating is denied.,A separate 20 percent rating is granted for right knee dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion.,The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 10 percent based on painful and/or limited motion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right wrist disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes due to lack of ankylosis, occasional incapacitating exacerbations, or other manifestations not encompassed by the schedular criteria.,The Veteran's right knee dislocated semilunar cartilage meets the criteria for a 20 percent rating based on frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion.,The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 10 percent due to painful and/or limited motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist disability, Left knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 21, 2022
- Citation
- 22035802
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