The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left knee disability is granted, with a separate 10 percent rating for inactive osteomyelitis of the left patella. The claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for limitation of motion of the left knee associated with osteomyelitis is denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a higher rating for the veteran's left knee disability, as his symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation based on limitation of extension or flexion. The inactive osteomyelitis of the left patella warrants a separate 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- inactive osteomyelitis of the left patella, limitation of motion of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 23, 2006
- Citation
- 0632820
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- Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities, except for a 20 percent rating for instability of both knees as of June 13, 2025.
- Partly granted
The Board granted increased 20 percent ratings for limitation of motion of the left and right knees prior to their respective total knee replacements, but denied ratings in excess of 10 percent for instability of both knees and in excess of 30 percent for total knee replacements.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from performing the physical and mental acts required for substantially gainful employment prior to April 3, 2018. However, he is entitled to special monthly compensation based on housebound status from April 3, 2018 to May 4, 2022.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records.
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