The Board denied the veteran's increased rating claims for post-operative chondromalacia of the left knee and right shoulder rotator cuff syndrome, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings based on current symptoms or additional disability due to arthritis.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed slight impairment from instability in the left knee and limited movement in the right shoulder, but no additional disability due to arthritis was found. The veteran's employment status and lack of frequent hospitalizations precluded an extraschedular rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-operative chondromalacia of the left knee, Right shoulder rotator cuff syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2006
- Citation
- 0605548
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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