The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected left knee disability was granted, and he is currently assigned a 10 percent rating. The claim for service connection for arthritis of the hands and fingers was denied. The Veteran's separate evaluation for instability of the left knee associated with his service-connected residuals, fracture mid-shaft left femur with traumatic arthritis, left knee, was restored to 10 percent effective September 23, 2002.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the Veteran's current disability picture warranted a 10 percent evaluation for his service-connected left knee disability. The claim for service connection for arthritis of the hands and fingers was denied as there is no probative evidence showing a direct relationship to service or ACDUTRA. The separate evaluation for instability of the left knee associated with his service-connected residuals, fracture mid-shaft left femur with traumatic arthritis, left knee, was restored effective September 23, 2002.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture mid-shaft left femur with traumatic arthritis, arthritis of the hands and fingers
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 1, 2010
- Citation
- 1037417
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