The Veteran's gout of multiple joints, left ankle, left wrist, right wrist, left elbow, right elbow, left hand, right hand, left foot, and right foot have been granted increased disability ratings since June 4, 2010. The bursitis of the right knee has also been granted an increased disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's gout conditions were found to meet criteria for a higher disability evaluation based on their severity and impact on his daily life.
- Claimed conditions
- gout of multiple joints, gout of left ankle, gout of left wrist, gout of right wrist, gout of left elbow, gout of right elbow, gout of left hand, gout of right hand, gout of left foot, gout of right foot, bursitis of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 9, 2012
- Citation
- 1204989
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate medical opinions and need for further examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for gout of right knee, left foot, and right foot due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran's service connection claim will be reconsidered with a VA examination.
- Granted
The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bursitis of the right knee, Haglund's deformity of bilateral heels, lower back condition, acid reflux, bilateral callus condition of the feet, and pseudofolliculitis. The appeals are granted to that extent.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for gout of the wrists, hips, knees, ankles, and feet, as well as a skin disorder manifested by fungus of the left hand and fingernails. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was also established. The Veteran's claims were based on direct evidence rather than any presumption or secondary theory.
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