The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for posttraumatic arthritis of the left knee was denied as his disability did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA joints examination revealed flexion to at least 90 degrees with pain throughout, and extension limited to at least 5 degrees with crepitus. These findings were within the range allowed by Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261 for a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic arthritis of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 15, 2012
- Citation
- 1228098
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- Granted
The Veteran's left knee condition is currently rated at 30 percent for limitation of extension and instability, with a separate rating of 20 percent for frequent episodes of 'locking', pain, and effusion into the joint from May 17, 2017. The Veteran's left hip condition remains rated at 10 percent.,The Veteran's left knee conditions are not entitled to higher ratings as they do not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 30 percent for instability or limitation of extension and flexion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and inextricably intertwined issues of TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's left knee and hip disabilities, as the previous examination reports were inadequate for adjudication.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right and left knee conditions, as well as his sinusitis. The case is being remanded for further action.
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