The Veteran's service-connected retropatellar pain syndrome of the right and left knees have been rated at 10 percent each since September 7, 2002. The RO has granted initial evaluations in excess of 10 percent for both knees.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted prior to the remand did not provide evidence that warranted a higher evaluation based on the criteria provided by the rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Retropatellar Pain Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 9, 2012
- Citation
- 1227556
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and adjudicating the temporary total rating based on surgical treatment for his left knee.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his right knee disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a greater than 10 percent rating at any time during the appeal period.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left and right knee disabilities were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on current symptomatology.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability, including instability and limitation of motion, is currently rated at 10 percent. The appeal has been granted.
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