The veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection were denied. The VA determined that the residuals of his left knee injury do not warrant a compensable evaluation, and he does not have a low back disability related to his service-connected conditions.,The VA found no evidence of a low back disability present in service or within one year after discharge, and concluded that any current low back disability is not etiologically related to the veteran's service.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the residuals of the left knee injury do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation as they are manifested by mild incomplete paralysis of the peroneal nerve.,Regarding the low back disability, the VA found no evidence of arthritis or other chronic condition present within one year after discharge. The VA also concluded that any current low back disability is not caused or aggravated by service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of Left Knee Injury, Residuals of Left Lower Leg Injury with Paresthesias
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 27, 2004
- Citation
- 0426939
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- Granted
The Board found that the February 2006 rating decision awarding a separate 10 percent rating for residuals of left knee injury was clearly and unmistakably erroneous due to pyramiding, and thus reduced this rating. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet eligibility requirements for automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only.
- Denied
The VA has denied all increased rating claims for the veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right eye cataract, right and left ankle injuries, right and left knee injuries, and right shoulder acromioclavicular separation.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for residuals of a left knee injury and granted service connection for numbness of the left arm and hand. The other claims are pending.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected dysthymic disorder, lumbosacral strain, and residuals of left knee injury do not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent.
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