The veteran's claims for service connection for right knee, right ankle, and left ankle disorders were remanded. The Board denied an initial evaluation greater than 10 percent for left hip bursitis but granted a 20 percent evaluation for low back myofascial strain beginning March 30, 2006.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the veteran's documented lumbar muscle spasms resulting in an antalgic lean after March 30, 2006, which warranted a higher rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee disorder, right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, left hip bursitis, low back myofascial strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 2, 2009
- Citation
- 0907576
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
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus, type II, migraines, left and right knee disorders, and obstructive sleep apnea due to missing military records and inadequate examinations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left knee disorders to obtain a new examination that adequately addresses all pertinent evidence of record.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew the appeal for all service connection and rating issues, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these matters.
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