The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and separate compensable ratings were denied. The right knee disability was rated at 10% prior to March 28, 2011, and a separate rating of 10% for symptomatic removal of the semilunar cartilage was granted. The initial rating for the post-operative partial excision olecranon of the right elbow was granted but not in excess of 10%. A higher rating for limitation of pronation of the right elbow was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Disability, Right Elbow Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 5, 2018
- Citation
- 18116093
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his low back, left knee, and right knee disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations. The AOJ is instructed to obtain private treatment records from Mays & Schnapp Pain Management and schedule the Veteran for additional medical examinations.
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