The VA determined that the veteran's right knee synovitis does not warrant an increased disability evaluation, as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or instability.
The deciding factor: The VA found no objective evidence of arthritis, subluxation, or instability in the veteran's right knee, which are necessary to warrant a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee synovitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 18, 2007
- Citation
- 0718223
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error and will provide proper notice for a VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for left and right knee synovitis to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a 30 percent rating for bilateral pes planus and a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU), while denying increased ratings for schizoaffective disorder with unspecified anxiety and right knee synovitis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has identified errors in the record and requires further development to clarify the Veteran's service dates, obtain relevant medical records, and determine her periods of active duty. The appeal is remanded for these purposes.
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