The Board has denied both claims for increased ratings, finding that the veteran's left knee conditions do not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show any limitation of motion or flare-ups that would justify a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- postoperative residuals of medial plica syndrome of the left knee, osteoporosis of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 11, 2006
- Citation
- 0610396
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for osteoporosis of the cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, left knee, and right knee were denied as there is no evidence that warrants a higher evaluation based on current symptomatology.
- Denied
The Veteran's nonservice-connected disabilities do not render him so helpless as to need regular aid and attendance in the activities of daily living, thus denying his claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection for osteoporosis of the left knee, PTSD, or epidermophytosis. For the low back disability, the rating was within the applicable range. The right arm burns and mandibular condyle fracture had no compensable ratings as they were asymptomatic.
- Granted
The Board has granted compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of a broken left leg, osteoarthritis of the left knee, and osteoporosis of the left knee due to VA medical treatment on September 16, 1996. The claim for compensation related to right tibia fracture, bilateral lower extremity staph infections, and bilateral lower extremity osteomyelitis was denied as there is no indication that these conditions are proximately due to VA care or an unforeseeable event.
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