The Veteran's low back disorder has been granted service connection. The left and right knee disabilities have not met the criteria for a higher rating prior to November 24, 2014.,Left knee arthritis was rated at 10 percent from January 20, 2006 through April 30, 2010, with limitation of extension to minus 10 degrees. From November 24, 2014, the Veteran's left knee arthritis warrants a rating of 40 percent.,Right knee arthritis was rated at 10 percent from January 20, 2006 through April 30, 2010, with limitation of extension to minus 10 degrees. From November 24, 2014, the Veteran's right knee arthritis warrants a rating of 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show any service connection for the low back disorder and the left and right knee disabilities met the criteria for a separate rating based on limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back disorder, Left knee arthritis, Right knee arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 19, 2015
- Citation
- 1549008
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder, finding that the evidence did not show an in-service onset or relationship to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's right leg/knee condition is related to service, including a preexisting condition. The Veteran provided testimony and new medical records that may be relevant.
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