The veteran's service-connected disabilities were evaluated and the RO granted increased ratings for some conditions, but denied others.
The deciding factor: The RO considered the criteria under Diagnostic Codes 5260 (flexion) and 5261 (extension) of the knee, as well as Diagnostic Code 5271 for ankle motion. The veteran's disabilities were rated based on their current manifestations without considering any service connection theory or exposure basis.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease of the left knee, degenerative joint disease of the left ankle, degenerative joint disease of the right ankle, flat feet with plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 23, 2008
- Citation
- 0844420
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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