The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his left knee disability, finding that the postoperative residuals did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings and medical records showed no evidence of severe recurrent subluxation or lateral instability, which would warrant higher ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5257. The veteran's arthritis was rated based on limitation of motion as per Diagnostic Code 5003.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee injury with arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2003
- Citation
- 0331959
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied, and the case was remanded. The Board found that a separate rating for left knee instability is warranted prior to March 24, 2011, but no higher. A separate rating for left knee meniscus disability is also granted prior to March 24, 2011. No new ratings are assigned for the period after March 24, 2011.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU have been remanded due to inadequate VA examinations. Further examination is needed to determine the current severity of his left knee disability, including testing in both active and passive motion, in weight-bearing and nonweight-bearing.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of her service treatment records and VA treatment records.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and employment information.
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