The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings under the applicable VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the veteran's right shoulder condition and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease did not more closely approximate the level of disability required for a higher rating, while his knee conditions were rated based on their specific diagnostic codes without additional factors like pain or flare-ups being considered.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Condition, Lumbar Spine Degenerative Disc Disease, Impairment of Left Knee, Posterior Cruciate Ligament Repair with Patellar Tendon Implant, Impairment of Right Knee, Posterior Cruciate Ligament Repair with Patellar Tendon Implant
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 8, 2007
- Citation
- 0706829
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current right shoulder condition or neck condition, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied. The claims of service connection for a neck condition as secondary to a service-connected right wrist condition and for bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to insufficient evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and potential gaps in documented medical treatment.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder condition, finding it directly related to the Veteran's military service. The effective date is October 24, 2025.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for a right shoulder condition due to insufficient evidence and the need for a VA examination.
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