The veteran's claims for higher ratings were denied, but his left knee tendonitis was increased to a 20 percent rating effective from the date of receipt of his claim. He also received an initial (separate) 10 percent rating for left knee laxity effective from the same date.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing more than slight limitation of motion in his left knee, with pain and at most mild/slight laxity. His right knee RPPS was rated as 10 percent disabling based on full range of motion with pain and tenderness to palpation.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Tendonitis, Left Knee Laxity, Right Knee Retropatellar Pain Syndrome (RPPS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 8, 2007
- Citation
- 0706804
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- Denied
The Veteran's right knee disability, including RPPS with meniscus tear and ACL repair, is currently rated at 20% for limitation of extension from January 20, 2014, until May 6, 2024, and in excess of 20% thereafter. The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 20% for right knee flexion disability is denied.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) from January 1, 2019, and an effective date of the same for eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.
- Granted
The Veteran was granted TDIU effective July 1, 2019. The Board found that the Veteran could not secure and follow gainful employment from July 18, 2018.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective June 6, 2019. The Veteran's left knee condition remains pending for further evaluation.,The Veteran's left knee tendonitis and recurrent subluxation/persistent instability are both remanded for additional development.
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