The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected left knee meniscus tear, traumatic arthritis of the left knee, and arthritis of the right knee do not warrant increased disability ratings as they do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee conditions have been evaluated based on their current manifestations without meeting the criteria for higher ratings due to lack of severe recurrent subluxation or lateral instability, limitation of flexion and extension beyond the specified limits, or other specific findings that would warrant a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee meniscus tear, Traumatic arthritis of the left knee, Arthritis of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 26, 2010
- Citation
- 1003764
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeals for higher ratings on all claims due to untimely Notices of Disagreement.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including plantar fasciitis of both feet, a low back disability, a left ankle disability, meniscus tears in both knees, and hip disabilities, as additional development is necessary to obtain adequate medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for further development and clarification regarding the severity of the Veteran's left knee and right knee disabilities, specifically to determine if the Veteran has experienced 'the functional equivalent of range of motion loss contemplated by the next higher rating' at any point during the appeal period.
- Partly granted
The Veteran was granted ratings for his left and right knee disabilities, as well as special monthly compensation and TDIU.
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