The Board denied an increased rating for degenerative joint disease of the left knee with patellar condyle syndrome and instability of the left knee, finding that the veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher disability rating based on his range of motion or instability.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no evidence of severe impairment or ankylosis in either condition, thus preventing a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease of the left knee with patellar condyle syndrome, Instability of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 31, 2000
- Citation
- 0008728
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as a TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The claims for increased ratings for the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities are remanded for a new VA examination and to obtain any outstanding private treatment records.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from attending to the needs of nature, caring for himself, or protecting himself from the hazards of his environment, thus granting special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted a separate 10 percent disability rating for instability of the left knee effective April 16, 2010. However, the Veteran's increased ratings claim remains on appeal as his left knee increased rating claim is remanded due to inadequate examination reports.
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