The Board has granted increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right and left knees, as well as his laceration of the left thumb. The effective dates are not specified in this decision.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran's knee conditions were manifested by arthritis with pain and limitation of motion, while his thumb condition was noted to have occasional aching after physical activity. These findings supported the granted increased ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes for knee and thumb disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis of Left Knee, Laceration, Left Thumb, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Right Knee)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 6, 2006
- Citation
- 0637832
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What this means for you
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