The Veteran's initial ratings for right knee disability, left triceps strain, and right shoulder disability have been denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran's range of motion was limited to the extent necessary to warrant a higher rating under an applicable Diagnostic Code.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Left Triceps Strain, Right Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 7, 2024
- Citation
- A24044825
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