The Veteran's left thumb disorder is granted a compensable rating of 10 percent.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis does not warrant a higher rating and the claim must be denied.,An effective date of June 11, 2013, for service connection of right knee instability is granted.,An effective date of June 11, 2013, for service connection of right knee flexion limitation is granted.,An effective date of June 11, 2013, for service connection of left knee extension limitation is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left thumb disorder was found to have painful motion and limited function, warranting a compensable rating under DC 5228.,The evidence did not show that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis warranted a higher rating as it did not meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating due to nasal polyps or greater than 50 percent obstruction of both nasal passages on one side.,Right knee instability was found to be present and warranting service connection based on the evidence showing its presence prior to June 11, 2013.,Right knee flexion limitation was found to be present and warranting service connection based on the evidence showing its presence prior to June 11, 2013.,Left knee extension limitation was found to be present and warranting service connection based on the evidence showing its presence prior to June 11, 2013.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Thumb Arthritis, Allergic Rhinitis, Right Knee Instability, Right Knee Flexion Limitation, Left Knee Extension Limitation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 24, 2022
- Citation
- 22036498
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- Denied
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The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently rated as 10 percent disabling prior to September 16, 2024 and noncompensable thereafter. The Board found the evidence against finding that his condition met the criteria for a higher rating.
- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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