The Veteran's left ACL reconstruction and recurrent left knee strain have been granted service connection with initial ratings of 10 percent each, effective February 9, 2009. A separate noncompensable evaluation has also been assigned for left knee numbness.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established for the Veteran's left ACL reconstruction and recurrent left knee strain based on new evidence submitted after the initial decision. The VA examinations showed no more than slight instability, limited flexion to 130 degrees with pain, and mild lower leg numbness due to surgery.
- Claimed conditions
- chest pains, left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, recurrent left knee strain
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 28, 2013
- Citation
- 1334002
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, a disability manifested by chest pains, and increased ratings for PTSD with associated depression, anxiety, and insomnia, lumbosacral strain, and migraines headaches.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for celiac disease, rectal bleeding, erectile deformity (other than erectile dysfunction), high blood pressure, and chest pain to the VA Regional Office for issuance of a Statement of the Case.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew all appeals related to the claims for initial disability evaluations and service connection.
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