The Veteran's service-connected Osgood Schlatter's Disease of both knees does not meet the criteria for a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and outpatient treatment records do not show leg flexion limited to 30 degrees, leg extension limited to 15 degrees, ankylosis at a favorable angle in full extension or slight flexion, malunion of the tibia and fibula resulting in moderate knee disability, or dislocation of the semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of 'locking,' pain, and effusion into the joint.
- Claimed conditions
- Osgood Schlatter's Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 22, 2011
- Citation
- 1142947
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied reopening of service connection for Osgood Schlatter's Disease and Degenerative Arthritis of the left knee due to lack of new and material evidence, as the Veteran's previous claims were based on a preexisting condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development due to outstanding VA treatment records and other reasons.
- Granted
The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for residuals of Osgood Schlatter's Disease and granted service connection for tinnitus. The Veteran's right knee disability, left knee disability (secondary to right knee), and peripheral neuropathy are all considered in their respective claims.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's current left knee disability, including arthritis and Osgood Schlatter's disease, is not related to his service or any event/injury therein. The pre-existing condition worsened during service but was not aggravated.
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