The Veteran's left knee conditions have been granted increased ratings, and a TDIU has been granted effective from June 30, 2011.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations consistently showed limited range of motion in the left knee, with pain limiting full extension to 10 degrees and flexion to 95 degrees. These findings supported the application of the appropriate diagnostic codes for limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee tricompartmental osteoarthritis with instability, left knee tricomparmental osteoarthritis with lost motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 31, 2017
- Citation
- 1736569
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What this means for you
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- Denied
The Veteran's left knee tricompartmental osteoarthritis with instability and lost motion are currently rated at the highest possible schedular ratings, but do not warrant a higher rating as they do not meet the criteria for any additional disability due to pain or other factors.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's left knee disabilities. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the TDIU issue.
- Denied
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- Denied
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