The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected postoperative residuals of a left knee injury was denied by the RO. The current disability is currently evaluated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's service-connected left knee disability warranted a higher rating based on the criteria in the Rating Schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- postoperative residuals of a left knee injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2009
- Citation
- 0946871
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including postoperative residuals of a left knee injury, traumatic arthritis of the left knee, and degenerative joint disease of the right knee, were found to be contributory causes of his death. As such, service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and VA treatment records. He will also undergo VA examinations to evaluate his left knee and left middle finger disabilities.
- Denied
The Veteran's application for vocational rehabilitation and training under Chapter 31, Title 38, United States Code was denied because it was determined that achieving a vocational goal was not reasonably feasible due to his service-connected and nonservice-connected disabilities preventing him from successfully pursuing employment.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations. The Veteran's claims of increased ratings for his left knee disability and right hand fractures are being reviewed.
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