The Veteran's service connection claims for right knee chondromalacia and lung problems to include emphysema and COPD have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or are otherwise related to his military service.,The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for radiculopathy, left lower extremity associated with residuals of lower back injury is also denied.
The deciding factor: Both VA medical opinions provided negative nexus opinions, indicating that the right knee condition and lung problems to include emphysema and COPD are not related to service.,The Veteran's radiculopathy was rated based on incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve. The evidence does not support a finding that his disability warrants an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Right Knee Chondromalacia","diagnosis_date":null,"discharge_date":null}, {"condition_name":"Lung Problems to Include Emphysema and COPD","diagnosis_date":null,"discharge_date":null}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 4, 2019
- Citation
- 19141887
What this means for you
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