The Veteran's left knee synovitis, chondromalacia, and total knee replacement residuals are currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling. The RO granted a temporary total evaluation for the period from September 20, 2006 to October 1, 2007.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee synovitis, chondromalacia, and total knee replacement residuals have been evaluated as 30 percent disabling based on the current evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee synovitis, chondromalacia, total knee replacement residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 15, 2010
- Citation
- 1022133
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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.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for left and right knee synovitis to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
- Partly granted
The Board denied a rating greater than 10 percent for right knee internal derangement, chondromalacia, and degenerative arthritis with painful motion, denied a compensable rating for the same condition with limited extension, but granted a 10 percent rating for right lateral knee instability.
- Granted
The Board grants service connection for a left knee disability, including degenerative arthritis, chondromalacia, and meniscus tear, based on the evidence showing current diagnoses and continuous symptoms since service.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for right knee joint osteoarthritis and chondromalacia, finding no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within the applicable presumptive period. The claim was also denied based on a lack of medical nexus between the current disability and an in-service injury.
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