The Veteran's service-connected right and left knee disabilities (pain with patellar tendonitis) have been granted a 10 percent disability rating prior to May 14, 2014.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran's knee pain with patellar tendonitis is manifested by painful motion including during flare-ups in each knee joint.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Patellar Tendonitis, Left Knee Patellar Tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 2, 2018
- Citation
- 1800039
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and right knee conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. His TDIU is granted as of July 11, 2016.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected right knee disability, including patellar tendonitis and ligament tears, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that a higher rating in excess of 10 percent for the right knee disability is not warranted based on current evidence.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by pain and slight instability, warrants a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5260.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right and left knee disabilities are being remanded to obtain additional medical evidence, including a VA examination. The RO will also consider the claim for service connection for a low back disorder.
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