The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for the right and left knee disabilities were granted, with a 30 percent rating assigned for lateral instability of the left knee. The right knee disability was rated at 20 percent effective January 25, 2013.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings supported the grant of higher ratings based on the severity of the Veteran's knee disabilities and their impact on his daily activities.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Anterior Cruciate Ligament Deficiency, Right Knee Degenerative Changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 29, 2013
- Citation
- 1324107
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- Partly granted
The Veteran's claim was denied for higher ratings prior to September 2, 2021 and from September 2, 2021 to January 18, 2023. However, he received a 60 percent evaluation for ankylosis of the right knee beginning January 18, 2023.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his right knee disabilities have been denied. The RO found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for painful and limited flexion, limitation of extension, or degenerative changes with meniscus tear and lateral collateral ligament instability.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings under applicable VA rating criteria.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right knee degenerative changes and instability have been denied by the Board, as his conditions do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable VA rating criteria.
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