For the initial rating period prior to June 17, 2014, the Veteran's left and right knee disabilities have been manifested by painful motion with normal extension, at worst, limited to 100 degrees for each knee. For the rating period beginning June 17, 2014, the criteria for a disability rating of 50 percent for each knee have been met.,For the entire initial rating period on appeal, the Veteran's left and right knee disabilities have not been manifested by dislocation of the semilunar cartilage accompanied by frequent episodes of 'locking,' pain, and effusion into the joints.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted in June 2014 indicated that for the entire initial rating period on appeal, the Veteran's left and right knee disabilities have not been manifested by dislocation of the semilunar cartilage accompanied by frequent episodes of 'locking,' pain, and effusion into the joints.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome, Right Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 14, 2016
- Citation
- 1615194
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- 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.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right knee disabilities have been rated based on the severity of his symptoms, including pain and instability. The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to make a determination regarding the appropriate disability ratings for these conditions.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for PTSD, an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for acquired psychiatric disorder, and increased ratings for left knee patellofemoral syndrome and left lower extremity radiculopathy were denied. The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was also remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including patellofemoral syndrome and meniscal disorder, is rated at 30 percent effective December 4, 2018.
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