The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 30 percent disabling from April 1, 2009 forward. The Board found no evidence of ankylosis or non-union of the tibia and fibula with loose motion requiring a brace. However, there was slight instability noted in the June 2009 VA examination report.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability did not meet criteria for higher ratings based on limitation of motion or ankylosis. The most recent examination revealed only mild instability consistent with knee replacement, which does not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee injury with degenerative joint disease, degenerative changes of left hip, degenerative changes of left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 15, 2010
- Citation
- 1022278
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and consideration of new evidence. The issues are seeking higher ratings for his service-connected left knee disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities due to incomplete examination findings, including lack of testing on passive motion, weight bearing, and non-weight bearing. The Veteran will need to undergo a new VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding the left knee disability and the total unemployability issue.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA records and providing a VA orthopedic examination to address the current severity of any residuals of a left knee injury with degenerative joint disease. The examiner is also requested to provide an opinion on whether it is at least as likely as not that any right knee, left shoulder, cervical spine, or lumbar spine disorder is aggravated by the service-connected left knee disorder.
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