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.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found no evidence of ankylosis, tibia or fibula impairment, semilunar cartilage impairment, or ankylosis. The Veteran's range of motion was within normal limits with some pain noted during testing. Stability tests were also negative for instability in both knees.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Arthroscopy, Left Knee Arthroscopy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 8, 2017
- Citation
- 1731955
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a rating greater than 30 percent for the right knee disability from April 1, 2019 is denied. The appeal for TDIU from May 1, 2020 is granted.
- Whole decision: Denied
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