The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left knee Baker's cyst, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms and examination results did not warrant a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other factors listed in Diagnostic Code 4.71a.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee Baker's cyst
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24057767
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left knee medial meniscus tear and left knee Baker's cyst, finding that both conditions are related to her active duty service.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee, right knee, low back, and bilateral hip disorders. The decision found that the pre-existing Baker's cyst of the left knee was not aggravated by active service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including inpatient records from Fort Ord and VA Medical Center records. The Veteran will also undergo a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his right little toe disability and left knee Baker's cyst.
- Denied
The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic condition during service or within one year after separation. The Board also found that the current conditions are not related to service.
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