The veteran's claims for increased ratings were partially granted, with some conditions receiving higher ratings and others remaining at their current levels.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the veteran's symptoms as documented in medical records and examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral pain syndrome with chondromalacia, right knee, patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee, residuals of right ankle sprain, bicipital tendonitis, right shoulder, low back strain, recurrent urethral stricture, status post urethral meatomy with internal urethrotomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 25, 2008
- Citation
- 0813834
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
The appeal concerning the service connection for various conditions and the propriety of a rating reduction has been withdrawn by the Appellant.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to follow and secure substantially gainful employment, thus a total disability rating for individual unemployability is granted.
- Dismissed
The Board denied the veteran's appeals for service connection due to untimely filings.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected left knee and right shoulder disabilities, along with compensation benefits awarded under 38 USC § 1151 for a right bicep detachment during shoulder surgery, prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment from December 22, 2011 to December 11, 2016.
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