The veteran's claims for increased rating of left knee disability and service connection for low back disorder, cervical spine disorder, and PTSD were denied. The Board found that the veteran's left knee condition did not warrant an evaluation greater than the current 10 percent assigned, and his cervical spine disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records showed no evidence of significant weakness, instability, or other functional impairment beyond what is already reflected in the current 10 percent rating for left knee disability. The cervical spine condition did not develop during service and there was insufficient evidence to establish a connection with service.
- Claimed conditions
- status post left knee trauma with arthrosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 9, 2006
- Citation
- 0623907
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What this means for you
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