Service connection for limitation of extension of the left and right knees, as well as degenerative joint disease with instability of both knees, is restored effective June 1, 2014. The disability evaluations are also restored to 10 percent each.
The deciding factor: The reduction in disability evaluation was found not to be proper due to lack of CUE and the restoration is based on current evidence showing no sustained improvement.
- Claimed conditions
- limitation of extension of left knee, limitation of extension of right knee, degenerative joint disease with instability of left knee, degenerative joint disease with instability of right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 2, 2018
- Citation
- 18115269
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for limitation of extension with degenerative arthritis of the left knee is denied. The Board finds that the earliest date entitlement arose was March 15, 2023.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew all appeals for increased ratings of various conditions, resulting in the dismissal of all claims.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a new examination to ensure adequate medical opinions are provided.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations and service connection have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal before a decision was made.
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