The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and initial compensable ratings for her right hand/wrist disorder, patellofemoral syndrome of both knees, and uterine fibroids.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hand/Wrist Disorder, Patellofemoral Syndrome of the Right Knee, Patellofemoral Syndrome of the Left Knee, Uterine Fibroids
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 17, 2008
- Citation
- 0843504
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating, as his hearing acuity levels do not warrant a compensable rating. For the left knee and right knee issues, the case is remanded to obtain updated medical examinations.
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