The Veteran's right knee DJD and instability have been granted increased ratings, with a total rating of 20 percent effective November 29, 2011.,The Veteran's left knee chondromalacia patella and instability have also been granted increased ratings, with a total rating of 20 percent effective September 2011.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee DJD and instability were found to be productive of symptoms due to the removal of semilunar cartilage that include more than painful limitation of motion. The Veteran's left knee chondromalacia patella was also found to have frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the right knee, Chondromalacia patella of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2014
- Citation
- 1413084
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a new VA examination to determine the current nature and severity of the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities, as well as the issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation based on loss of use of the lower extremities.
- Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for DJD and instability of both knees but granted separate 20 percent ratings for dislocated semilunar cartilage in the left and right knees.
- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's hypertension is granted with a 10% rating. The VA has ordered remand for additional evaluations of his coronary artery disease, right knee, and right shoulder conditions due to the possibility of worsening during the appeal period.
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