The Veteran's initial ratings for osteoarthritis and chondromalacia of the left knee have been denied as his conditions do not warrant a higher rating based on limitation of motion or symptomatic removal of semilunar cartilage.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not demonstrate that the Veteran’s left knee disability warranted a higher evaluation under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Osteoarthritis of the Left Knee, Chondromalacia of the Left Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 30, 2018
- Citation
- 18105760
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- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability, including from patellofemoral syndrome to osteoarthritis and subsequent surgeries, warrants a rating of 60 percent since March 29, 2019.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation.
- Granted
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