The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for residuals of left tibial fracture, patellar tendinitis and infrapatellar bursitis as his current disability rating is already at its maximum under VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of the veteran's knee condition.
- Claimed conditions
- left tibial fracture, patellar tendinitis, infrapatellar bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 30, 2002
- Citation
- 0213163
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and special monthly compensation, as well as remanded a claim for service connection of dental avulsion.
- Granted
The Board has restored a 20 percent disability rating for patellar tendinitis and patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee effective May 19, 2022. The reduction from 20 percent to 10 percent was not proper due to lack of sustained improvement in the Veteran's condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the appeal for increased evaluations and extension of a temporary total evaluation is remanded due to incomplete procedural development. The Veteran's appeal seeking an increased initial evaluation for service-connected scars of the left ankle remains in appellate status.
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