The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have been granted initial compensable ratings, with the exception of his cervical spine disability which has not met the criteria for a higher rating since December 29, 2011.
The deciding factor: The RO found that the Veteran's service-connected conditions had improved enough to warrant an initial compensable rating, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as of December 29, 2011.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right knee, patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee, degenerative changes of the cervical spine, hallux valgus of the left great toe, hallux valgus of the right great toe, calcaneal bone spur and residuals of a fracture at the fourth and fifth metatarsals of the left foot, calcaneal bone spur of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 11, 2014
- Citation
- 1426484
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus II and patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee were granted with an effective date of June 6, 2023.
- Dismissed
The appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The claims for service connection on all listed conditions are not before the Board.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board denied an effective date earlier than May 26, 2016, for a separate rating for right knee instability and left knee instability. The claims for higher ratings based on limitation of motion and instability of the knees, separate ratings for meniscus conditions of the knees, and secondary service connection claims were remanded.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea, right wrist sprain, left wrist disability manifested by pain, left foot arthritis, right foot arthritis and hallux valgus, headaches, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, degenerative changes of the cervical spine, right lateral epicondylitis (claimed as right arm disability), and left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy (claimed as left arm disability and left elbow disability).
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