The Veteran's right and left knee retropatellar pain syndromes are each rated at 10 percent, based on painful motion. The appeal is granted for both knees.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no instability or subluxation in either knee, but noted some limitation of flexion that was not objectively confirmed during the examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Retropatellar Pain Syndrome, Left Knee Retropatellar Pain Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 8, 2018
- Citation
- 1814102
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the reduction of disability ratings for right and left knee retropatellar pain syndrome was not proper, and has ordered remand to obtain additional evidence and a new examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's combined disability rating reached 100% as of July 2009, meeting the criteria for a TDIU effective from that date. The Board also granted SMC based on his service-connected disabilities starting January 24, 2017.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for OSA, increased ratings for right knee instability and retropatellar pain syndrome due to conflicting medical evidence and need for additional examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee retropatellar pain has been granted an increased rating of 20 percent, effective March 17, 2011. The reduction in the disability rating for right knee subluxation from 10% to zero percent was not proper and a restoration of the 10% rating is ordered. The initial compensable rating for right knee limitation of extension has been denied, as has an increased rating higher than 10% for right knee subluxation.
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