The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disorder was denied. His claim for increased rating of residuals of head injury, headaches and dizziness was granted with an evaluation of 10 percent effective December 17, 2008. The Veteran withdrew his claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for vocal cord damage.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a nexus between the left knee disorder and service, while residuals of head injury with headaches and dizziness were found to meet criteria for a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Disorder, Head Injury, Headaches, Dizziness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 21, 2009
- Citation
- 0935392
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right knee disorders due to insufficient opinions regarding the onset and relationship to service.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The rating in excess of 70 percent for Persistent Depressive Disorder, the rating in excess of 50 percent for OSA, and the compensable rating for Migraine Headaches are all denied. Service connection for a Left Knee Disorder is also denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disorders due to inadequate VA medical opinions in previous decisions.
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