The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for DJD of the left ankle and patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee have been denied. The appeal is not about service connection, but rather the evaluation of these conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support assignment of a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other factors considered in evaluating musculoskeletal disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the left ankle, Patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 15, 2015
- Citation
- 1552295
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Related decisions
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation for the entire appeal period prior to January 29, 2010. The Board granted a TDIU on an extra-schedular basis.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for various ankle and knee conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.
- Granted
The Veteran's GERD is granted a rating of 30 percent, allergic rhinitis remains at 0 percent, and patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee is granted a rating of 30 percent.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for a rating higher than 10 percent for left knee disability and service connection for right shoulder disability have been dismissed. The appeal of the TDIU issue has been remanded.
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