The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection and increased ratings. Service connection was denied for a low back disorder and gynecological disorders, while the Veteran is seeking higher ratings for her left knee and ankle disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran did not meet criteria for separate ratings based on arthritis or instability of the knees, but also noted that additional disability was shown in both joints. Service connection claims were denied as there was no evidence linking current conditions to service.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee arthroscopic surgery, left ankle tendon
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 28, 2009
- Citation
- 0940973
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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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