The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her ACL obstruction is denied. A 10% rating is granted for her symptomatic removed meniscus of the left knee. The issue of an increased rating for degenerative arthritis of the left knee, manifested by limitation of flexion, and entitlement to TDIU are remanded.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not consider functional impairment due to flare-ups and other factors as required by regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- ACL obstruction, meniscus condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 25, 2018
- Citation
- 18138308
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and records to determine the current severity of his left knee disability, including any meniscus condition. The effective date for service connection remains September 25, 2015.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his left knee chondromalacia is being remanded due to the inadequacy of the VA examination. The examiner did not address the presence or absence of a meniscus condition, nor did they consider flare-ups and their impact on the Veteran's functional capacity.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence and a lack of proper notification for an examination. The Veteran's right knee disability needs further evaluation.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial disability ratings for osteoarthritis of the left and right knees remain at 10 percent, effective October 1, 2011.,Separate 10 percent ratings are granted for symptomatic residuals of removal of semilunar cartilage in both knees.
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