The Veteran's left knee and right knee conditions are rated at 10 percent each, with no higher ratings granted due to the nature of the disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's knee conditions warrant any higher rating based on their current functional impairment and lack of instability or other specific service connection criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Meniscal Tear, Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 26, 2018
- Citation
- 18138778
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- Remanded (sent back)
The reduction of the disability rating for headaches from 50% to 30% is not proper and is void ab initio. Effective dates are denied for various service connection claims.,Multiple issues related to initial disability ratings, effective dates, and earlier effective dates for higher ratings are remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates are remanded due to inadequate examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee degenerative joint disease resulted in functional loss due to pain, instability, and required the use of a walker. The Board granted a 20 percent rating for this condition.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized by painful motion and instability, is granted a separate initial rating of 10 percent effective October 21, 2024. The claim for an increased rating for left knee instability remains denied.
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