The Veteran's left knee disability has been rated at 20 percent since July 31, 2009. The Veteran's right shoulder scar has been rated at 10 percent effective from August 19, 2011.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's left knee disability more nearly approximated moderate knee disability with symptoms such as locking, swelling, and slight instability without ankylosis or dislocation of the semilunar cartilage. The right shoulder scar was painful throughout the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease of the Right Shoulder, Left Knee Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 13, 2016
- Citation
- 1635767
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for clarification of the severity of his bilateral knee and hip disabilities without ameliorative effects of any medication. Additional development may include scheduling a new examination if necessary.
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