The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for status post left femur giant cell tumor was denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show any evidence of arthritis, malunion, or fracture in the left hip or knee, and the Veteran's symptoms were adequately addressed by his current 10% evaluation for a left knee osteophyte.
- Claimed conditions
- Left femur giant cell tumor, Left lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 31, 2012
- Citation
- 1226466
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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