The VA denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's gunshot wound to the left knee, as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The objective clinical evidence showed that the veteran's left knee had no significant muscle damage or instability, and his disability was classified as slight based on Diagnostic Codes 4.56 and 5313.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a gunshot wound to the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 7, 2007
- Citation
- 0724389
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Board has determined that the veteran did not incur gunshot wounds to his right and left knees during service, and thus denied both claims for service connection.
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