The Board has determined that the veteran's right knee injury residuals, including post-operative medial meniscus tear and chondromalacia patella (degenerative arthritis), are related to a service-connected injury sustained in August 1996. The claim for angioedema is remanded as additional development of medical records from the Mayo Clinic is needed.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's right knee injuries, including post-operative medial meniscus tear and chondromalacia patella (degenerative arthritis), are related to a service-connected injury sustained in August 1996. The claim for angioedema is remanded as additional development of medical records from the Mayo Clinic is needed.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee injury residuals, angioedema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2007
- Citation
- 0700605
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- Granted
The Veteran's angioedema, hypertension, seizures, obstructive sleep apnea, and thyroid cancer residuals are all service-connected. The rating for angioedema is denied as it meets the maximum evaluation. Hypertension receives a 10 percent rating prior to December 29, 2019 and no higher thereafter. SMC based on need for aid and attendance is granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded four issues related to the Veteran's daughter, including a claim for anal fistula, right knee injury residuals, left ear hearing loss, and valvular heart disease. The decision also notes that no fiduciary was appointed on behalf of the Appellant due to her adoption.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and needs additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's angioedema.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for angioedema and gout, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence linking the conditions to the Veteran's active service or service-connected disabilities.
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