The VA denied a request for an increased rating for osteochondritis dissecans of the left knee, currently rated at 20 percent. The evidence did not show more than mild impairment or limitation of motion that would warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left knee disability was evaluated under Diagnostic Codes 5261 and 5260 for limitation of flexion and extension respectively, with no additional criteria met to justify a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Osteochondritis Dissecans of the left knee, Degenerative Joint Disease of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 8, 2003
- Citation
- 0300350
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Related decisions
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims for entitlement to increased evaluations for left knee degenerative joint disease and instability due to inadequate examinations. The Veteran will need a new examination to assess the severity of his disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete VA examination and inconsistencies in the Veteran's claims file. The examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether any currently diagnosed left knee disability had its onset during service or is otherwise related to service, as well as if it was caused by or aggravated by a right knee disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the left knee is being remanded due to a lack of sufficient medical records and further examination is needed.
- Denied
The Veteran's left knee DJD is rated at 10 percent, effective July 27, 2007. The residuals of his left knee injury are rated at 20 percent from January 6, 2012.,For the period from July 26, 2007 to January 5, 2012, the Veteran's left knee injury residuals were rated at 10 percent. From January 6, 2012, they are rated at 20 percent.
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