The Veteran's service-connected osteoarthritis of the right knee was evaluated as 10 percent disabling from March 17, 2006 to August 25, 2006. From August 25, 2006 until October 15, 2006, he was granted a 40 percent evaluation for limitation of motion due to osteoarthritis of the right knee. Beginning October 16, 2006, his disability remained at 10 percent. From October 16, 2006 until February 20, 2007, he was granted a separate 20 percent evaluation for lateral instability of the right knee.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's osteoarthritis of the right knee met the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5261 and 5257 during different periods based on his symptoms and x-ray findings. The VA examiner noted moderate instability from October 16, 2006 until February 20, 2007.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 28, 2009
- Citation
- 0941030
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the rating reductions for lateral instability of the right knee and osteoarthritis of the right knee, so these issues are dismissed.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for osteoarthritis of the right knee, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's military service.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, osteoarthritis of the left knee, and osteoarthritis of the right knee as there was no credible evidence to support an in-service incurrence or aggravation of any of these conditions.
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