The Veteran's right knee surgical scars are not unstable or painful, and have no other disabling effects. Therefore, a compensable rating is denied.,Right hand disability: The Veteran's right hand disabilities are related to his service-connected cervical spine injury. Further examination is needed to determine the severity of these conditions and their impact on function.,Right wrist strain: Right wrist strain requires an initial rating in excess of 10 percent, but further examination is needed to assess the extent of symptoms and functional impairment.,Right knee disability: The Veteran's right knee disabilities require a rating in excess of 10 percent. However, the severity and frequency of his meniscal tear need to be assessed by a VA examiner.,Left knee patellar tendonitis and strain: An initial rating in excess of 10 percent is required for left knee disability, but further examination is needed to assess symptoms and functional impairment.
The deciding factor: Further examinations are needed to determine the severity and frequency of symptoms related to the Veteran's right hand and wrist disabilities, as well as his bilateral knee disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- surgical scars of the right knee, fracture of the right fifth metacarpal, status post open reduction with internal fixation (right hand disability), right wrist strain, right knee disability, left knee patellar tendonitis and strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 10, 2022
- Citation
- 22063083
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