The Board denied the veteran's claims for evaluations in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected bilateral knee replacements, finding that the residuals did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or instability.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records showed flexion limited to at least 15 degrees and extension limited to at most 20 degrees, which do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under DCs 5260 and 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- status post arthroplasty of the left knee, status post arthroplasty of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 11, 2008
- Citation
- 0808187
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is still pending and requires a personal hearing before a Veterans Law Judge. The Board will schedule the hearing in appropriate docket order.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's incarceration and requests for a hearing. The issues of service connection for left knee arthroplasty, dyslexia, and reopening of sarcoidosis claim are pending.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not resulted in the permanent loss or use of one or both feet, hands, vision, or ankylosis of knees or hips. Therefore, he is not entitled to financial assistance for automobile and adaptive equipment.
- Dismissed
The veteran has withdrawn his appeal seeking service connection for status post right knee arthroplasty, and the case is dismissed.
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