The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were adjudicated, and the Board found that some issues warranted a grant of higher ratings while others did not. The mixed disposition reflects both granted and denied issues.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evaluation criteria provided by VA regulations and the specific symptoms and functional impairment reported in the Veteran's medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a left ankle fracture, Lumbar paravertebral myositis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 9, 2014
- Citation
- 1415675
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's residuals of a left ankle fracture, service connection for a right ankle disability, and service connection for a psychiatric disability.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to his limited mobility, standing endurance, risk of falling, and difficulty with dressing and bathing.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed cervical spine and lumbar paravertebral myositis disabilities are not service-connected, as they do not meet the criteria for direct service connection.
- Granted
The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for DJD of the left knee prior to June 1, 2012, and denied entitlement to TDIU prior to that date.
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