The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bipartite patella, right, with oblique tear of posterior horn of medial meniscus and a sleep disorder. The claim for an increased rating for degenerative arthritis, left acromioclavicular joint was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence submitted did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claims for service connection or new and material evidence, as it did not show a current sleep disorder related to service. The Veteran's claim for increased rating for his left shoulder disability was denied based on lack of evidence showing impairment beyond what is already contemplated by the 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- bipartite patella, right, oblique tear of posterior horn of medial meniscus, degenerative arthritis, left acromioclavicular joint
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 15, 2010
- Citation
- 1026454
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What this means for you
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