The Veteran's right wrist tendonitis and right shoulder strain (dominant) have been granted a disability rating of 20 percent each, while the right knee condition has not met the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show limitation of motion in the right shoulder to 45 degrees or less, which is required for a higher rating under DC 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Tendonitis, Right Wrist, Right Shoulder Strain (dominant), Degenerative Changes, Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24057217
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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