The Board found that the reduction in disability ratings for the veteran's left knee instability and subluxation, as well as limitation of motion, was proper based on the evidence showing improvement.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted showed no objective evidence of instability or subluxation, supporting the reduction to a zero percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Instability and Subluxation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- July 29, 2008
- Citation
- 0825287
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims for increased ratings for various knee disabilities and entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) due to the need for regular aid and attendance. The Veteran needs additional VA examinations to determine the severity of her service-connected knee disabilities, including whether she requires assistance with daily activities.
- Granted
The Board has granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities and IBS, which have rendered her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left knee disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings based on limitation of motion, instability or subluxation, or dislocated semilunar cartilage.
- Granted
The veteran's right and left knee disabilities are currently rated at 20 percent each for instability and subluxation. The RO has granted separate evaluations of 10 percent for degenerative arthritis in both knees, effective May 11, 2001.
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