The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of left knee injury and fracture of right 5th metacarpal, finding no evidence to warrant a higher rating based on the functional limitations described.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show ankylosis, recurrent subluxation, or lateral instability at any time relevant to the appeal period. The veteran's left knee disability was manifested by occasional swelling and limitation of extension to 10 degrees, while his right little finger disability was characterized by pain and weakness.
- Claimed conditions
- Fracture of right 5th metacarpal, Residuals of left knee injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 21, 2006
- Citation
- 0629908
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a fracture of right 5th metacarpal and a stomach disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.
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