The RO reduced the evaluation of the Veteran's service-connected right knee scar from 10 percent to noncompensable, effective April 1, 2011. The reduction was proper as it had been in effect for less than five years.
The deciding factor: The March 2010 VA examination showed that the scar was not painful upon examination and did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under the revised diagnostic code effective October 23, 2008.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 13, 2014
- Citation
- 1450262
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for right knee instability, limited range of motion (ROM), and scar are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's hypertension, left knee flexion limitation, and instability of the left knee are all rated at their maximum allowable under VA regulations. The right knee scar is not compensable. The Board has remanded for further examination to determine the severity of these conditions without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability and right knee scar was denied, with the effective date being December 3, 2012.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to increased evaluations for right knee osteoarthritis and right knee scar due to procedural issues.
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