The Veteran's service-connected right knee internal derangement and osteoarthropathy have been evaluated at 20 percent since November 4, 2003. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating during this period.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not demonstrate severe recurrent subluxation or lateral instability warranting a higher evaluation under DC 5257.
- Claimed conditions
- Osteoarthropathy of the right knee, Right knee internal derangement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 2, 2011
- Citation
- 1121457
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities have been remanded due to the need for clarification of the extent and type of instability, as well as whether he requires prescription aids with ambulation.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee instability is rated at 20 percent effective April 1, 2020. The rating for limitation of extension remains noncompensable.
- Denied
The Veteran is not competent to manage his VA funds and the appeal is denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed to ensure compliance with prior remands and to provide a retrospective opinion regarding the Veteran's right knee disability. The issues of increased ratings for his service-connected disabilities are being remanded.
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