The veteran's traumatic arthritis and low back strain did not result in incapacitating episodes or ankylosis, so the claim for a higher rating was denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as defined by the VA Rating Schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic Arthritis, Low Back Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 28, 2006
- Citation
- 0627168
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The appeal for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for traumatic arthritis was dismissed due to untimeliness, while the service connection claim for psoriasis with psoriatic arthritis was remanded for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including erectile dysfunction, PTSD, depression, frequent urination, intermetatarsal neuroma right foot, left knee condition, right knee condition, low back strain, shoulder strain, and tinnitus, due to a failure to provide necessary examinations.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in a need for regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and arranging a VA examination.
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