The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left knee conditions and TDIU, finding that the evidence did not support higher or separate ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms were fully contemplated by the existing rating criteria and there was no additional functional impairment to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- medial meniscus tear, slight lateral instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 18, 2017
- Citation
- 1727928
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected left knee degenerative joint disease with osteochondritis dissecans and medial meniscus tear is being remanded due to the need for a new examination to assess the severity of his disability, including consideration of the ameliorative effects of medication.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing left knee disability was aggravated by service, and therefore grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's left knee instability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has remanded to ensure proper evaluation of his condition under multiple diagnostic codes.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided that the Veteran's left knee disability is service-connected, but has remanded the right knee issue due to a duty-to-assist error.
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