The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected conditions do not warrant an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not show that the veteran's left knee tendonitis, sycosis barbae, or dermatitis of the palms of hands have worsened to a degree that would justify a higher disability rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Tendonitis of the left knee, Sycosis barbae (follicular papules on face and neck), Dermatitis of the palms of hands
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 31, 2007
- Citation
- 0740953
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a Travel Board hearing. The specific conditions and issues are tendonitis of the left knee, lumbar strain, and a compensable disability rating for deviated nasal septum.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected left knee tendonitis is being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and an examination.
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