The Board granted an increased evaluation of 10 percent for the service-connected right knee disorder beginning January 10, 2008. The veteran's condition was characterized by limited extension to 10 degrees and flexion to 62 degrees.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the veteran had limitation of motion in his right knee with extension to 10 degrees and flexion to 62 degrees, which warranted a 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- chondromalacia of the right patella, traumatic arthritis (right knee disorder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 22, 2008
- Citation
- 0844162
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate VA examination reports and issues of bilateral knee instability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for chondromalacia of the right knee patella and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the Veteran's failure to report for a VA examination. The Veteran was previously notified that his failure to report would result in denial of his claim, but he has not withdrawn his appeal or provided written notice of withdrawal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for chondromalacia of the right patella with degenerative changes and instability, and for a rating in excess of 10 percent for chondromalacia of the left patella due to inadequate VA examination findings.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for chondromalacia of the right patella and entitlement to TDIU due to conflicting evidence regarding flare-ups, instability, and functional loss. The case is also remanded for an updated examination.
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