The Veteran's right knee disability is found to be caused by a service-connected left knee disability. The reduction from 40 percent to 30 percent for the right ankle disability as of September 1, 2010 is granted.,Prior to September 1, 2010, the Veteran was service-connected for multiple disabilities including his right ankle and left knee disabilities, which rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The TDIU claim remains pending.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability is found to be caused by a service-connected left knee disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Disability, Left Knee Disability, Major Depressive Disorder, Residuals of Fractured Right Mandible
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 30, 2011
- Citation
- 1136893
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- Denied
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee disability, finding that there is no evidence to support an etiological relationship between his current condition and his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's major depressive disorder is found to be caused by his service-connected low back and radiculopathy disabilities, which prevent him from doing enjoyable activities and daily living tasks.
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