The Veteran's initial evaluations for left arm peripheral neuropathy and scars of the left upper extremity and left chest associated with malignant melanoma residuals were granted. The Veteran's right knee strain was denied, but his separate evaluation for a meniscus condition with frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion into the joint is granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examination report of April 6, 2021 showed that the Veteran has an incomplete/partial ligament tear of the right knee requiring a prescription by a medical provider for a cane to ambulate. The examiner also noted frequent episodes of joint locking, pain, and effusion.
- Claimed conditions
- Left arm peripheral neuropathy, Scars of the left upper extremity and left chest associated with malignant melanoma residuals, Right knee strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 5, 2022
- Citation
- 22056517
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