The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for his left knee disabilities was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent under DCs 5260 and 5261, or a separate compensable rating under DC 5261.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion for his left knee was within normal limits with no additional loss after repetitive use. He did not demonstrate limitation of flexion to 30 degrees or extension to 10 degrees, even considering painful motion and any decrease in motion after repetition.
- Claimed conditions
- limitation of function due to arthritis from a left knee disability, symptomatic removal of the semilunar cartilage of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 9, 2018
- Citation
- 1815205
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities, granted a separate 10 percent rating for symptomatic removal of the semilunar cartilage of the left knee, and granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted initial 10 percent evaluations for left knee instability and symptomatic removal of the semilunar cartilage, but denied a compensable evaluation for left knee strain status post meniscectomy with limitation of extension. The appeal was dismissed for an effective date prior to December 30, 2016.
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- Whole decision: Denied
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