The VA denied a claim for a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the service-connected status post surgical repair and anterior cruciate ligament tear as a residual of a left knee injury, finding that the condition is principally manifested by pain with objective findings of flexion to 135 degrees.
The deciding factor: The VA found no evidence of additional limitation of motion due to functional loss or pain, and concluded that the disability does not warrant a higher rating based on instability or arthritis.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Injury, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 14, 2007
- Citation
- 0714223
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- Denied
The Veteran's right knee disabilities do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they do not result in limitation of flexion to 30 degrees or less, or limitation of extension to 15 degrees or more. The current ratings are therefore denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee injuries due to a need for further examination and consideration of functional loss factors.
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