The Board found that the veteran's left knee disability, characterized by pain and limited motion, does not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate significant limitation of motion or other findings supporting a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee strain with internal derangement, fractured left tibia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2003
- Citation
- 0308194
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including knee and foot conditions. The main reasons for remand include obtaining additional medical records, conducting further examinations, and developing claims for secondary service connection.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of fractured left tibia was denied, and his TDIU prior to December 3, 2013, was also denied as he did not meet the schedular criteria for consideration of TDIU since August 11, 2010.
- Granted
The Board granted a separate 10 percent rating for left knee instability, but denied an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for service-connected left knee strain with internal derangement.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and completing a VA Form 21-8940.
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