The Veteran's left knee has been rated at 10 percent for limitation of flexion, and a separate 10 percent rating is granted for limitation of extension. The right knee has been rated at 10 percent for limitation of flexion, with additional ratings for limitation of extension.,A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) claim was remanded but not yet adjudicated.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee conditions have been consistently found to be limited in motion without evidence of instability or other compensable symptoms, warranting the current ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Limitation of Flexion, Right Knee Limitation of Flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2018
- Citation
- 18142473
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for right knee limitation of flexion and instability, as the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.
- Denied
The Board denied entitlement to a TDIU prior to November 30, 2021, as the Veteran was not shown to be unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected conditions.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for GERD, allergic rhinitis, and right knee limitation of flexion as there was no evidence of considerable impairment of health or significant functional impact.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for higher initial ratings for service-connected sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, migraines, and left knee disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations.
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