The Veteran's right knee retropatellar pain syndrome was rated at 10 percent prior to January 26, 2009 and at 60 percent from March 1, 2010. The Board found that a higher rating of 20 percent for the period prior to January 26, 2009 is warranted based on episodes of pain and repeated effusions, while a higher rating in excess of 30 percent or separate ratings are not warranted due to lack of evidence of flexion limited to 15 degrees or extension limited to 20 degrees. The Veteran's left eye toxoplasmosis of the retina was rated at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support higher ratings for either condition based on the criteria provided in the rating schedule, with flexion and extension limitations not reaching the required levels for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Retropatellar Pain Syndrome, Left Eye Toxoplasmosis of the Retina
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 18, 2016
- Citation
- 1628555
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the reduction of disability ratings for right and left knee retropatellar pain syndrome was not proper, and has ordered remand to obtain additional evidence and a new examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for OSA, increased ratings for right knee instability and retropatellar pain syndrome due to conflicting medical evidence and need for additional examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee retropatellar pain has been granted an increased rating of 20 percent, effective March 17, 2011. The reduction in the disability rating for right knee subluxation from 10% to zero percent was not proper and a restoration of the 10% rating is ordered. The initial compensable rating for right knee limitation of extension has been denied, as has an increased rating higher than 10% for right knee subluxation.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for the period prior to April 1, 2019 or thereafter.
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