The veteran's left knee disability, characterized by arthritis and instability, is currently rated at 50 percent combined. The appeal seeks a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The current combined rating of 50 percent for the service-connected left knee disability (30 percent for instability/laxity and 30 percent for arthritis with limited, painful motion) does not warrant an increase as it is less than the maximum provided under applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Medial Ligament Tear, Traumatic Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- May 18, 2006
- Citation
- 0614616
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Board has restored a 20% evaluation for the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability effective from October 1, 2015. The reduction was improper due to lack of material improvement in the condition.
- Granted
The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's residuals of left ankle fracture as of July 24, 2020. The effective date is not specified.
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