The veteran's bilateral knee disabilities, including laxity and arthritis of both knees, are rated at 20% each. The TDIU claim is denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a total rating based on individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral knee disabilities do not warrant an evaluation greater than 20%, and thus, his claims are denied.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Laxity, Arthritis of Right Knee, Left Knee Laxity, Arthritis of Left Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2002
- Citation
- 0214427
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that the Veteran is entitled to a 10 percent rating for his right knee laxity beginning July 2, 2010. However, further development is needed due to inadequate VA examination opinions and additional evidence must be considered.
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