The Veteran is granted a separate disability rating for surgical scars of the left knee that cause limited motion, as these scars are not covered by other specific DCs and their effects on motion warrant an additional rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's scars limit his motion in the left knee, which was already service-connected. The Board found that these scars meet the criteria for a separate disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7805.
- Claimed conditions
- surgical scars of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 12, 2018
- Citation
- 1809024
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded three issues related to the Veteran's left knee disability: a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of reconstruction, an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for instability, and an initial compensable rating for surgical scars. The remand requires additional development including obtaining VA and private treatment records, conducting a new examination, and providing a retrospective opinion on the impact of flare-ups.
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