The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis has been rated as 10 percent disabling, with separate ratings for instability and removal of meniscus. The Veteran's left hand disorder claim was withdrawn by the Veteran.,A rating in excess of 20 percent is not warranted for chronic lumbar strain.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis is manifested by x-ray findings, pain, and noncompensable limitation of extension to 0 degrees. The presence of instability warrants a separate rating.,Chronic lumbar strain with objective neurological manifestations does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Degenerative Osteoarthritis, Left Hand Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 6, 2016
- Citation
- 1626849
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- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, but denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, left hand disorder, right knee disorder.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection related to his shoulders, elbows, hands, ankles, and back are remanded due to confusion regarding the procedural posture of the case and clarification needed on whether any issues had previously been adjudicated. The Board also notes that updated VA treatment records should be obtained and an examination conducted.
- Denied
The Veteran's left knee instability is rated at 10 percent, effective March 22, 2016. A separate 20 percent rating for dislocation of semilunar cartilage was granted as of that date.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for left hand, right hand, left hip, and right hip disorders due to lack of evidence showing they were incurred or related to service.
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