The Board has determined that the veteran's right foot, ankle, and knee disorders are not service-connected. However, the veteran's follicular dermatitis and eczema have been rated at 10 percent since September 2000.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination in November 2000 did not reveal any current disability involving the right ankle or foot. The examiner stated that it was possible but somewhat questionable if the knee disorder could have resulted from an abnormal gait related to tendonitis of the foot. Patella tendonitis of the right knee is service-connected.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Disorder, Right Ankle Disorder, Right Knee Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2001
- Citation
- 0125465
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