The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a brain tumor, increased evaluation for left patella fracture, and separate evaluations for right patella fractures were all denied. The claim for the right patella fracture was granted based on limitation of extension.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a direct or presumptive link between the Veteran's current disabilities and his active service.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a brain tumor, left patella fracture, right patella fracture
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 9, 2012
- Citation
- 1205036
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 1205036.
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for residuals of a brain tumor, finding that the Veteran's current condition did not have its onset during his military service and is not related to any in-service injury or disease.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for residuals of a brain tumor and hypopituitarism due to an inadequate VA opinion.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for residuals of a brain tumor, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the Veteran's condition and his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the claim for additional development to determine if the Veteran's brain tumor was aggravated by service.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.