The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bursitis of the left knee with a history of collateral ligament sprain and iliotibial band syndrome was denied. The evidence showed limited range of motion but no instability or significant disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee had limited flexion (140 degrees) and extension (0 degrees), which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261. The examiner noted that there was no instability, swelling, or significant disability.
- Claimed conditions
- bursitis of the left knee, iliotibial band syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 5, 2009
- Citation
- 0921249
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- Partly granted
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disabilities, effective January 3, 2011. The decision is based on clear and unmistakable error in the June 2012 rating decision that denied service connection due to failure to apply the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.304(d).
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a right hip disability as secondary to his service-connected right tibial stress fracture is being remanded due to the addition of new evidence not yet reviewed by the RO.
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