The Board denied a compensable evaluation for the veteran's service-connected thigh scar and an increased rating for herniated nucleus pulposus of thoracic spine at T7-8. The veteran was granted service connection for a left ankle disorder but not for a right ankle disorder or bronchial asthma.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show that the thigh scar met the criteria for a compensable rating, and there were no incapacitating episodes of intervertebral disc disease to warrant an increased rating. The veteran's left ankle disorder was related to service, but his right ankle disorder and bronchial asthma were not.
- Claimed conditions
- Foreign body and accidental stab wound of the right thigh, Herniated nucleus pulposus of thoracic spine at T7 and T8, Bronchial asthma, Residuals of status post two fractures of the right clavicle, Left ankle disorder, Right ankle disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 29, 2008
- Citation
- 0814030
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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- Partly granted
The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's left knee strain, service connection for right ear hearing loss, and service connection for a right ankle disorder. Other claims were denied or remanded.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, and service connection for right knee and right ankle disorders.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board is remanding the claims for service connection due to a regulatory duty to assist error.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for a left ankle disorder and assigned initial ratings of 40 percent, but no higher, for right upper extremity radiculopathy and 30 percent, but no higher, for left upper extremity radiculopathy.
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