The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected chondromalacia of the left and right knees, as well as his degenerative joint disease with reduced range of motion in both knees. The evidence did not show that the veteran met the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed symptoms consistent with a 10% disability rating for each knee's chondromalacia and arthritis, but no additional functional loss or impairment warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia, Degenerative Joint Disease with Reduced Range of Motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 24, 2007
- Citation
- 0726548
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right knee disability, specifically whether it is directly related to service. The Veteran was provided a VA examination but did not receive an opinion on this issue.
- Denied
The Veteran's left knee bursitis with chondromalacia is currently rated at 10 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating as there are no additional functional limitations or symptoms that warrant such an increase.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for increased disability ratings of 20 percent for degenerative joint disease with chondromalacia of both knees.,The criteria for a 20 percent disability rating, which requires flexion limited to 30 degrees, were not met prior to March 11, 2020.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling new VA examinations.
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