The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left knee disabilities were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records provided no evidence of ankylosis, dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of 'locking', symptomatic removal of semilunar cartilage resulting in additional disability, or genu recurvatum. The Veteran's left knee disabilities were evaluated based on the criteria for limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a left knee operation with degenerative changes, Recurrent subluxation of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 21, 2011
- Citation
- 1146599
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for recurrent subluxation of the left knee and osteoarthritis of the left knee were denied as there is no evidence of severe instability or limitation of motion warranting a higher rating.
- Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for recurrent subluxation of the left knee and traumatic arthritis of the left knee, both rated at 20 percent and 10 percent respectively.
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