The veteran's left knee arthritis is rated at 10 percent, and his onychomycosis and lichen planus are both rated as noncompensable. The diabetes mellitus claim remains pending.
The deciding factor: VA determined that the veteran's left knee arthritis warranted a 10% rating based on painful motion, while his nail conditions were found to be noncompensable due to lack of significant impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis, left knee, Lichen planus, penis, Onychomycosis, nail and nail bed, right thumb
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 22, 2006
- Citation
- 0629993
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected left knee, left hip, and left heel disabilities. The case will be returned to the Board after these examinations are conducted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left knee arthritis and right knee arthritis due to inadequate examination reports, failure to address functional loss during flare-ups, and need for additional VA treatment records.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected left knee disorder from September 1, 1998 to March 6, 1999. Additionally, it has awarded a separate 10 percent evaluation for partial subluxation and instability of the left knee.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the veteran's left knee conditions do not warrant an increased rating beyond the current 10 percent evaluations under the applicable diagnostic codes.
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