The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The left knee disability was not rated in excess of 20 percent, the back disability prior to April 27, 2006 was rated at 10 percent, and after that date it did not warrant a higher rating. The foot disorders, scar from little finger laceration, and skin disability were all denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found the Veteran's disabilities to be stable with no significant changes in symptoms or functional impairment over time.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee osteoarthritis and chondromalacia, lumbar scoliosis and chronic thoracic spine strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2012
- Citation
- 1241006
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, degenerative changes of the lower thoracic spine with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), left rotator cuff degenerative joint disease with impingement, left knee osteoarthritis and chondromalacia, and right knee osteoarthritis and chondromalacia are being remanded for further development.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is also being remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it is presumed to have been caused by noise exposure in Vietnam. The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis and chondromalacia were denied an increased rating as the disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion.
- Granted
The Veteran's appeal was timely filed, and the Board found that his claims for increased ratings and service connection were granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the appellant's claims, including preparation of a Statement of the Case for the issue of entitlement to an increased disability rating for atopic dermatitis, keratosis pilaris. The AMC should contact the appellant to determine which issues she wishes to appeal and schedule VA examinations based on her clarification.
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