The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected knee and wrist disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and x-rays provided no objective evidence of instability or limitation of motion in the knees, nor ankylosis in the wrist. The veteran's complaints were noted but did not meet the criteria for increased evaluations based on functional impairment due to pain.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a left wrist injury, patella femoral syndrome of the right knee (with medial meniscus tear), patella femoral syndrome of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 31, 2006
- Citation
- 0633717
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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.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a left wrist injury is granted as the evidence shows that his condition existed prior to service and was not aggravated during service. The Board finds that he incurred this disability in service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to inadequate examinations and because a decision on the remanded issues could significantly impact the TDIU claim.
- Remanded (sent back)
The appeal is remanded to the agency of original jurisdiction for further development and readjudication.
- Granted
The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of right and left wrist injuries. The claims are now reopened.
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