The RO granted additional, separate 50 percent ratings for limitation of extension in each knee, effective from January 18, 2005.
The deciding factor: The veteran's knees were examined and found to have limitations of extension that warranted the additional ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee injury with degenerative joint disease, left knee injury with degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- August 26, 2005
- Citation
- 0523637
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and consideration of new evidence. The issues are seeking higher ratings for his service-connected left knee disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for increased rating and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, as well as SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance. The Veteran's right knee disability is being evaluated further, including obtaining an MRI of her right knee.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities due to incomplete examination findings, including lack of testing on passive motion, weight bearing, and non-weight bearing. The Veteran will need to undergo a new VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding the left knee disability and the total unemployability issue.
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