The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations were denied. The Board found no residuals of the left femur stress fracture, no current disability related to the upper respiratory infections, moderate limitation of motion in the left ankle sprain, no current disability related to the right foot stress fracture, and no compensable or higher disability ratings for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. For scoliosis, a noncompensable rating was assigned prior to July 26, 2010, and a compensable rating was assigned from that date onwards.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not have residuals of the left femur stress fracture or current disability related to upper respiratory infections. The left ankle sprain resulted in moderate limitation of motion but no higher evaluation could be granted as there is no evidence of more than moderate impairment. There was no current disability related to right foot stress fracture, and allergic rhinitis and sinusitis did not meet the criteria for a compensable or higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left femur stress fracture, Upper respiratory infections, Residuals of left ankle sprain, Residuals of right foot stress fracture, Allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, Scoliosis (prior to July 26, 2010), Scoliosis (subsequent to July 26, 2010)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 25, 2012
- Citation
- 1214899
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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