The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected left knee disability, as there was no additional functional loss due to pain, weakness, incoordination, or fatigue so as to limit flexion to 15 degrees or less or so as to limit extension to 20 degrees or more.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's left knee disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the current evidence of record, including x-ray evidence of degenerative joint disease but no recurrent subluxation or lateral instability, and no additional functional loss due to pain, weakness, incoordination, or fatigue.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic synovitis of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 2, 2008
- Citation
- 0814706
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- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a higher evaluation for chronic synovitis of the left knee was denied as his disability is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 5260.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's left knee disability, whether his hypertension is related to service, and whether his bilateral shoulder disabilities are at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his right shoulder disability.
- Denied
The VA denied an increased rating for chronic synovitis of the left knee, currently rated at 10 percent.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a comprehensive VA examination to assess the extent of his service-connected disabilities and associated symptoms.
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