The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left knee strain prior to November 4, 2010 or for Raynaud's Disease prior to November 4, 2010. However, he was granted increased evaluations for these conditions after November 4, 2010.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran met the criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left knee strain prior to November 4, 2010 or for Raynaud's Disease prior to November 4, 2010. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen his claims for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE), Status post left knee posterior cruciate ligament repair with left knee strain, Raynaud's Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2013
- Citation
- 1302482
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