The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his knees were denied. The RO found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on limitation of flexion or extension before February 21, 2006 and from that date onwards.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that the veteran had limited range of motion in both knees, but the extent of loss was within the limits specified by the applicable diagnostic codes for knee disabilities. The RO determined that the veteran's symptoms did not warrant higher ratings under any criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee degenerative joint disease, Right knee degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 18, 2008
- Citation
- 0802113
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right knee disabilities were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee degenerative joint disease.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability is granted as service connected, effective August 19, 2009. The Veteran's MDD is rated at 70 percent and his TDIU due to MDD is also granted.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to April 6, 2022. Therefore, the claim for TDIU prior to that date is denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a remand is necessary to determine if it warrants a higher evaluation. Additionally, the TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claim for right knee disability.
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