The Veteran's appeal was denied for a higher rating for right knee injury residuals, granted a separate rating for symptomatic right knee meniscectomy, and denied a higher rating for dorsolumbar myositis. The claim for TDIU was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee injury residuals, Symptomatic right knee meniscectomy, Dorsolumbar myositis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 5, 2021
- Citation
- 21061741
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- Granted
The Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder was granted. The Board also remanded three issues: right wrist disability, right knee injury residuals, and right knee subluxation and instability.
- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board denied service connection for a right elbow condition and remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for dorsolumbar myositis and residuals of right knee injury, status post arthroscopy.
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