The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion or instability.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records showed no significant improvement in the veteran's condition that would warrant an increase in disability ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee cartilage removal, knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 21, 2006
- Citation
- 0629941
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee degenerative arthritis and knee instability is dismissed.
- Partly granted
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- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right leg disability, to include patellofemoral pain syndrome, tendonitis, and knee instability, as secondary to his service-connected residuals of left tibia fracture disability.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability, including instability and patellar instability, is currently rated at 20 percent since August 29, 2021. The rating reflects the severity of her symptoms, which include pain, swelling, and functional limitations.
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