The Board has granted service connection for left knee subluxation and assigned a 30 percent rating for deep vein thrombosis of the left lower extremity. The veteran's left knee condition is considered to have been aggravated by his military service, while the deep vein thrombosis was not found to be directly related to service.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that there was clear and unmistakable evidence showing that the veteran's pre-existing left knee subluxation worsened during service, constituting aggravation. The deep vein thrombosis, however, did not have a direct link to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee subluxation, Deep vein thrombosis of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 28, 2000
- Citation
- 0005090
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- Denied
The Board denied higher ratings for the veteran's left wrist and hand disabilities, as well as the effective dates for service connection, and also remanded claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee chondromalacia patella and subluxation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the appeal for additional development due to unclear range of motion measurements and lack of clarification regarding flare-ups, pain on extension, and medication use.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee pain and subluxation are rated at 10 percent each, while his TKR residuals are rated at 30 percent. The appeal is granted for the 10 percent ratings.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and treatment records.
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