The Veteran's initial evaluations for chondromalacia patella of the left knee and left knee laxity prior to July 5, 2010 were granted. For his post-total knee arthroplasty condition, a higher evaluation was also granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the need for increased ratings based on the severity of the Veteran's knee conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia patella of the left knee, status post arthroscopy with residual DJD, Left knee laxity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2014
- Citation
- 1400174
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted with an effective date of February 9, 2009. The Board found that the Veteran was unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities prior to February 29, 2012.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to the need for further evaluation of his conditions.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU prior to February 29, 2012, finding that he was not unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities before this date.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee laxity and limitation of flexion are now rated at 20% each, while his left knee dislocated semilunar cartilage is rated at 20%. The Veteran also received a TDIU rating prior to December 15, 2011.
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