The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating for this condition.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by pain and degenerative changes, has been consistently evaluated at no more than 10 percent disabling throughout the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee chondromalacia with degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 14, 2017
- Citation
- 1721739
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board of Veterans' Appeals, resulting in the dismissal of all issues.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for right and left knee chondromalacia with degenerative joint disease, entitlement to a TDIU, service connection for a right hip disorder, and service connection for right leg length discrepancy due to inadequate VA examinations and incomplete medical opinions.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for TDIU and higher disability ratings for his bilateral knee conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal before the Board.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's knee disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU prior to December 27, 2011. The appeals for increased ratings are remanded as further development is required.
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