The VA denied the veteran's requests for higher ratings for his right and left knee Osgood-Schlatter's Disease, currently rated at 10% and 20%, respectively. The evidence did not support a higher rating based on current flexion limitations or other functional impairments.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran’s range of motion was within normal limits for his age and occupation, with no additional loss of function due to pain, fatigue, weakness, or lack of endurance after repetitive use. The evidence did not support a higher rating based on flexion limitations alone.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Osgood-Schlatter's Disease, Left Knee Osgood-Schlatter's Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 26, 2007
- Citation
- 0733863
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the veteran's claims of service connection for right and left knee disabilities due to insufficient evidence in the record. The examiner is instructed to provide an opinion on whether the veteran's current knee disorders are related to his military service, including any osteochondritis dissecans that may have existed prior to enlistment.
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