The Board found that the veteran's service-connected right knee disability is not entitled to an increased rating, as his functional status does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating based on limitation of function or instability.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any instability or recurrent subluxation of the right knee and the veteran's limitation of function was within normal limits.
- Claimed conditions
- internal derangement of the right knee, perifollicular capitas absenden et suffodiens
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 18, 2006
- Citation
- 0614504
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The case is remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's knee conditions.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected right knee disability, effective from the date of the decision.
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