Granted

The veteran's service connection claim for Osgood-Schlatter's disease of the knees is granted.,Service connection is also granted for residuals of a right foot fourth metatarsal fracture. The veteran has residual pain from his in-service injury, which he experienced after discharge from active duty.

The deciding factor: The service medical records show that the veteran sustained a fracture to his right fourth metatarsal during service and was treated with casting. Post-service, he reported ongoing discomfort related to this injury, particularly when weather changes occur. The VA examination confirmed current residual pain from the in-service injury.

Claimed conditions: Osgood-Schlatter's disease of the knees, stomach bacteria (presumed to be Helicobacter pylori)
How they argued it: Not specified
Exposure basis: None
Rating assigned: None in this decision
Decision date: January 26, 2007
Citation: 0702408

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The veteran is found to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to multiple nonservice-connected disabilities, including depression, peptic ulcer disease with gastritis, Osgood-Schlatter's disease of the knees, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, a low back disorder, dermatitis, seizure disorder, and hypertension. The veteran is entitled to special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance.

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