The Board denied increased ratings for DJD and instability of the Veteran's right knee, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion or instability.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed limited flexion but normal extension in both knees, with no lateral instability. The pain was noted to be intermittent and sharp, without additional functional loss after repetitive use testing.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the Right Knee, Instability of the Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 13, 2018
- Citation
- 1814783
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than January 23, 2009 for the grant of a separate rating for limitation of flexion of the right knee, and for initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for limitation of flexion, dislocated semilunar cartilage, and instability of the right knee are denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for a right knee scar is denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for her knee disabilities are being remanded due to inadequate examinations and opinions.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee DJD and TKA disabilities have been denied. The initial rating of 10 percent for DJD prior to April 5, 2011, and the subsequent rating of 40 percent from that date until February 1, 2015, are not supported by the evidence. For the period from March 1, 2016, through October 10, 2022, a 30 percent rating is denied, and on or after October 11, 2022, a 60 percent rating is also denied.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for his right knee disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for his patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative arthritis or instability, and denied TDIU prior to September 2, 2016.
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