The Veteran's combined rating for right knee disabilities is denied, and he remains rated at 40 percent overall. The left knee disability continues to be rated at 10 percent. The right thumb disability does not warrant a compensable rating. His service-connected conditions do not render him unemployable.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disabilities have been evaluated based on their current manifestations, with the highest possible evaluation of 40 percent for his combined right knee disability (30 percent for patellofemoral syndrome and 10 percent for arthritis). The left knee disability remains at 10 percent. The right thumb disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome, Right Knee Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 4, 2016
- Citation
- 1613678
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating prior to August 12, 2013 was denied as his right knee disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5003.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating from April 1, 2016 was denied as he is already receiving the maximum allowable disability rating of 60 percent for total right knee replacement.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and has remanded his claims for initial rating determinations due to the need for additional medical opinions.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The rating for PTSD was not granted, and the claims for left foot neuropathy, right foot neuropathy, left knee arthroplasty and rheumatoid arthritis, and right knee arthritis were also denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability is found to have resulted from his active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.
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