The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disorder has been denied as new and material evidence has not been received.,Service connection was established for the residuals of multiple fractures of the left foot, common peroneal neuropathy, cognitive disorder, and scars. The Veteran is seeking secondary service connection for his left footdrop due to his service-connected right knee, low back, and left foot disorders.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's current left footdrop is related to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Disorder, Right Knee Disorder (Medial Meniscus Tear), Low Back Pain with Degenerative Changes and Disc Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 30, 2011
- Citation
- 1131800
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