The Board denied increased ratings for degenerative arthritis of the right and left knees, as well as bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus. The veteran's disabilities were rated at 10% each.
The deciding factor: The RO found that the veteran's knee and foot disabilities did not warrant a higher rating based on the evidence provided.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Arthritis of the Right Knee, Degenerative Arthritis of the Left Knee, Bilateral Pes Planus with Hallux Valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 13, 2001
- Citation
- 0126291
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found the records incomplete and remanded for several reasons, including obtaining updated private treatment records from the Veteran's ENT provider and scheduling a Sharp compliant examination for his left knee disability. The claims are being returned to the AOJ for further action.
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