The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied. His claim for increased rating of post-phlebitic syndrome and right knee disability was granted with a 30% and 20% ratings, respectively.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found no causal relationship between the veteran's current complaints and his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Left carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), Left knee disorder, Post-operative residuals of right medial meniscectomies, Post-phlebitic syndrome of the right lower extremity, Right ankle disorder, Right hip disorder, Sinusitis with headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 5, 2006
- Citation
- 0637773
Veterans Law Judge
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Denied
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- Granted
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