The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities have been rated based on the severity of his symptoms and impairment. The left knee disability is currently rated as 60 percent disabling, with a temporary total evaluation under 38 C.F.R. § 4.30 from November 6, 2008 to December 31, 2009, and from January 1, 2012. The right knee disability is rated as 20 percent disabling.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities have been evaluated based on the severity of his symptoms and impairment, with the left knee disability receiving a higher rating due to its more severe nature.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Injury with Patellectomy, Right Knee Injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 6, 2015
- Citation
- 1519528
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to duty-to-assist errors and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's right knee injury.
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