The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected synovitis of the left knee was granted, but he remains entitled to service connection for other disabilities including right and left knee issues, shoulder problems, low back pain, hip issues, and kidney concerns.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's current symptoms align with a direct service connection due to his history of knee injuries during active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- Synovitis of the left knee, Carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 22, 2001
- Citation
- 0105396
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What this means for you
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