The RO has assigned initial evaluations of 20%, 10%, and 10% for the veteran's right knee, left knee, and left elbow disabilities, respectively. The Board finds that these evaluations are appropriate based on the current evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a higher evaluation as there is no objective evidence of more than slight overall impairment in the knees or moderate impairment in the left elbow.
- Claimed conditions
- Status post chondral fracture of the patella, right knee, Chronic left knee strain, Osteochondritis of the left elbow
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 30, 2001
- Citation
- 0109533
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- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized by painful motion and tenderness to palpation, is rated at a 10 percent rating since August 11, 2004. The Board has granted this rating as it finds the evidence supports the claim for a 10 percent rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits were restored for 35 days and reimbursed $1,764.00 due to improper withholding of benefits in FY 2012 and 2013.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his right knee strain is denied, and he is granted a separate 10 percent rating for mild instability of the service-connected right knee beginning October 31, 2017. The appeal for TDIU is remanded.
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