The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for osteoporosis of the left knee, an increased rating for PTSD, and a compensable evaluation for epidermophytosis. The low back disability claim was partially granted with a 40% rating prior to September 26, 2003, and a 40% rating from that date forward.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish service connection for the claimed conditions due to lack of medical nexus or current disability. The PTSD claim was denied as there were no findings meeting the criteria for a higher rating. The low back disability claims were partially granted based on the severity of symptoms and functional impairment, but without reaching the maximum 100% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoporosis of the left knee, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), low back disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 9, 2006
- Citation
- 0606886
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.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities to the AOJ for further development and consideration of evidence not previously considered.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including right shoulder arthritis, left shoulder arthritis, right hip condition, left hip condition, low back disability, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, as there was no evidence of in-service injury or illness related to these conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for PTSD to be readjudicated on the merits due to new and relevant evidence.
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