The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 10 percent for osteoarthritis, and he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the left knee which warrants a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 5260. His other service-connected conditions do not preclude him from obtaining substantially gainful employment, thus qualifying for TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia patella of the left knee, Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 30, 2017
- Citation
- 1748793
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- Remanded (sent back)
The claims for higher initial ratings for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, osteoarthritis of the right and left knees, and left ankle strain are remanded due to inadequate VA compensation examination reports.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for additional development, including obtaining a new VA examination to address the inadequacies of previous examinations and obtain any relevant private treatment records.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a new VA examination to determine the current nature and severity of the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities, as well as the issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation based on loss of use of the lower extremities.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and granted service connection for osteoarthritis of the left and right knees, limitation of extension.
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