The Board finds that the Veteran's left knee osteophyte and left sciatica are directly related to his August 2, 2005 fall in the VA emergency room. The appeal is granted.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports a finding of an additional disability due to carelessness or lack of proper skill on the part of VA, as evidenced by the presence of an osteophyte and left sciatica symptoms that developed after the incident.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Osteophyte, Left Sciatica
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 26, 2011
- Citation
- 1127853
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