The veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for residuals of boxer's fracture, right (dominant) fifth (little finger), service connection for lumbosacral spine disc disease L3 to S1, and service connection for status post left partial medical meniscectomy were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a grant of any of these claims.
The deciding factor: The veteran's residuals of boxer's fracture do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation as they do not involve ankylosis or affect more than one joint. His lumbosacral spine disc disease and left knee condition were not incurred during service, nor are there any competent evidence linking these conditions to either period of service.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of boxer's fracture, right (dominant) fifth (little finger), lumbosacral spine disc disease L3 to S1, status post left partial medical meniscectomy (claimed as left knee condition status post surgery)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 24, 2008
- Citation
- 0840345
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