The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected knee disabilities were denied as the evidence did not show that they met the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not demonstrate limitation of motion, instability, or other symptoms warranting a higher disability rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral chondrosis, left knee, chondromalacia, patella, right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 3, 2009
- Citation
- 0928907
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Related decisions
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for knee disabilities, as well as service connection and TDIU. The Veteran needs to be evaluated for his current knee conditions and any blood clots or PTSD. His service records need to be obtained.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee disorders and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and adjustment disorder. The Veteran's knee conditions are related to his military service, while the psychiatric condition is considered a direct result of service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for a VA orthopedic examination. The claims will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.
- Denied
The veteran's service-connected bilateral knee conditions do not meet the criteria for reentrance into a program of vocational rehabilitation under Chapter 31, Title 38, United States Code.
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