The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his left knee and right ankle disabilities were denied by the Board. The initial rating for osteoarthritis of the left knee was found to be 10 percent, with no higher rating warranted. For patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, a separate 10 percent rating was granted. Regarding the fracture of the right ankle with osteoarthritis, a combined 20 percent rating was assigned. The Veteran's claims for temporary total disability ratings due to surgery on his knees were also denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings or additional convalescence periods based on the severity of the disabilities and lack of severe postoperative residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis of the left knee, patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, fracture of the right ankle with osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 30, 2012
- Citation
- 1218928
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