The Board has granted a 20 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected internal derangement of the left knee, and denied any increase in rating for post-traumatic degenerative changes of the left knee.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed moderate disability with no severe manifestations, warranting a 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5257. The veteran's arthritis was rated separately as it is analogous to degenerative arthritis (Diagnostic Code 5003).
- Claimed conditions
- internal derangement of the left knee, post-traumatic degenerative changes of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 8, 2005
- Citation
- 0533189
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Related decisions
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disorder, including an ACL tear and internal derangement, as well as his right fifth finger fracture, is granted. The issue of entitlement to a compensable rating in excess of 0 percent for residuals of the right fifth finger proximal phalanx fracture is remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's left knee condition and its relationship to service, with a focus on obtaining additional medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to outstanding VA treatment records and inadequate examination findings. The Veteran's knee and lumbar spine disabilities are being evaluated again, with a focus on obtaining more detailed information about their current severity.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 30 percent for post-traumatic degenerative changes of the left knee is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.
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