The veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations have been granted. Service connection is established for a scar on the head, postoperative residuals of medial and lateral meniscectomy of the right knee, anterior cruciate ligament deficiency of the left knee with degenerative joint disease, plantar fasciitis of the right foot, and gastroesophageal reflux. The veteran's claims for increased evaluations have been granted to 10 percent for postoperative residuals of medial and lateral meniscectomy of the right knee, anterior cruciate ligament deficiency of the left knee with degenerative joint disease, plantar fasciitis of the right foot, and gastroesophageal reflux.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claims were well-grounded as they presented credible evidence supporting their respective conditions. The RO assigned appropriate disability ratings based on the severity of each condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of head injury with scar, Right shoulder disorder, Postoperative residuals of medial and lateral meniscectomy of the right knee, Anterior cruciate ligament deficiency of the left knee with degenerative joint disease, Plantar fasciitis of the right foot, Gastroesophageal reflux
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 19, 2000
- Citation
- 0010392
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