The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his left knee and cervical spine conditions, finding that they did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's symptoms of retropatellar pain syndrome of the left knee and chronic cervical muscle strain with history of soft tissue injury were adequately addressed by the current evaluations assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- Retropatellar pain syndrome of the left knee, Chronic cervical muscle strain with history of soft tissue injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 21, 2005
- Citation
- 0525797
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
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