The Veteran's left knee arthroscopy residuals are currently rated as 10 percent disabling prior to August 31, 2013, and greater than 10 percent from that date. The highest available rating under the applicable diagnostic code is assigned.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations consistently documented symptoms such as pain, weakness, stiffness, swelling, giving way, lack of endurance, locking, and fatigability, which are indicative of a moderate disability level.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Arthroscopy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 26, 2016
- Citation
- 1641572
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities, as well as his right hip disabilities, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities, including his total knee arthroplasty and arthroscopy, are related to in-service injuries.
- Denied
The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities have been rated based on limitation of motion. The claims for increased ratings are denied as the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's right and left knee instability warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for extensions of temporary total ratings due to convalescence following his April 2008 left knee arthroscopy and February 2009 chondral allograft transplantation were denied as there was no evidence of severe postoperative residuals requiring further convalescence.
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