The VA denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the veteran's service-connected right knee DJD, finding that his disability did not meet criteria for an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the veteran had degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the right knee but no other significant findings such as instability or subluxation. His symptoms were manageable with current treatment and he was able to perform daily activities without restrictions.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 10, 2005
- Citation
- 0530227
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete medical opinions and issues related to left knee genu recurvatum. The AOJ is instructed to obtain a medical opinion regarding the right knee meniscal tear and adjudicate the issue of left knee genu recurvatum.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's knee conditions and left knee genu recurvatum.
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