The Board has granted increased evaluations of 10 percent for anterior compartment syndrome of the left leg and right leg, and a noncompensable evaluation for left elbow disability.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed no objective findings of more than slight impairment in both legs' disabilities and limited motion in the left knee. The veteran's complaints were consistent with these findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Anterior Compartment Syndrome of the Left Leg, Anterior Compartment Syndrome of the Right Leg, Left Elbow Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 25, 2001
- Citation
- 0102119
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been denied due to the absence of a diagnosed condition.,Service connection is being remanded for bilateral foot, lumbar spine, knee, ankle, and elbow disabilities.
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