The Veteran's DJD of the knees, while visible on x-ray, did not cause any painful or limited motion and no incapacitating exacerbations. Therefore, a rating in excess of 10 percent is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's DJD did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it did not result in limitation of motion or incapacitating exacerbations.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease (DJD) of both knees
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 17, 2010
- Citation
- 1035155
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including new examinations and opinions.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal was denied for various issues including service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and a dental condition as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The claim for reopening of the knee disability was also denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including residuals of a spinal fracture at L4-5/S-1, DJD of both knees, bilateral foot disorder, bilateral hip disorder, and headaches. The decision is final as it was not appealed to the Court.
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