The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his left knee and ankle disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 30 percent for his left knee disability or any additional compensation beyond what is currently assigned.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed no more than moderate recurrent subluxation or lateral instability of the left knee, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5257. The Veteran's ankle did not show ankylosis in any position necessary for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Sprain with Chondromalacia, Left Knee Subluxation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 9, 2016
- Citation
- 1643052
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran was granted a 30 percent rating for left knee instability and a separate 20 percent rating for the left knee under Diagnostic Code 5258, as well as an award of TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of knee disabilities and dry eye syndrome, as well as the TDIU claim, are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The AOJ will consider any evidence not previously considered in this decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the appeal due to the need for a new VA examination to evaluate the current level of severity of the Veteran's knee disabilities. The issues on appeal include evaluations for various knee conditions and scars.
- Granted
The Board has restored a separate rating for left knee subluxation from August 1, 2012.
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