The veteran's service-connected knee disabilities were evaluated based on the severity of his symptoms and range of motion, with no significant instability or subluxation noted. The ratings have been adjusted to reflect changes in disability status.
The deciding factor: The veteran's knee conditions are rated based on their current functional impairment as determined by clinical evaluation and X-rays, which showed normal findings throughout the period under review.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee chondromalacia, Left knee chondromalacia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 26, 2001
- Citation
- 0112026
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for further development and readjudication due to non-compliance with previous remand instructions.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a rating of 20 percent for left knee chondromalacia but denied service connection for body arthritis and left lower extremity neuropathy. The claims for service connection for left hip/knee disability and right hip disability were remanded.
- Denied
The Board denied disability ratings in excess of the current 20 percent for degenerative disc disease and intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbar spine post laminectomy, 20 percent for residuals of a fractured right clavicle, 10 percent for right knee chondromalacia, and 10 percent for residuals of a right wrist fracture.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and he is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
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