The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling for patellofemoral syndrome based on limitation of flexion and separately as 10 percent disabling for instability. The claim for a higher rating for right knee instability was denied, while the claim for a higher rating for patellofemoral syndrome was also denied. A separate 20 percent rating is granted for degenerative joint disease with limitation of extension from January 7, 2013 to August 26, 2016 and a 10 percent rating thereafter.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes due to lack of evidence showing more than slight instability or limitation of extension beyond what was already assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Instability, Patellofemoral Syndrome, Degenerative Joint Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2018
- Citation
- 18155556
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities have been rated and denied for increased ratings, with some conditions receiving specific disability ratings. The Veteran is granted a 60% rating for her total right knee replacement from September 4, 2015 onwards, but the other claims are denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disability, right knee strain (painful motion), and right knee instability are now rated at 30 percent effective August 16, 2017.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted a separate rating of 30 percent for right knee instability, but has remanded the issue of an increased rating for right knee disability due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to consider the effects of pain medication.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of representation.
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