The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a right ankle strain and hypertensive vascular disease. The decision also notes that further development is required concerning his claim of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for internal derangement of the right knee, with mild degenerative changes.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not establish a causal relationship between the veteran's current right ankle strain and his military service. The Board also notes that additional VA medical records may be needed to substantiate the claim for hypertensive vascular disease.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a right ankle strain, hypertensive vascular disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 15, 2007
- Citation
- 0707837
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected and non-service-connected conditions, with some issues being remanded for further evaluation. The primary issue is the need to determine if additional evaluations are warranted for various disabilities.
- Granted
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- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal of service connection for hypertensive vascular disease due to untimely filing. The 20% rating for back disability was reinstated, but the appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is remanded.
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