The Veteran's initial 10 percent rating for right knee DJD is granted through January 20, 2010. A separate initial rating of 10 percent for right knee impairment is granted as of April 4, 2008.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's right knee had normal range of motion with no limitation of flexion or extension until January 20, 2010. After this date, he experienced pain and stiffness but still maintained full range of motion. The Board found that a higher initial rating was not warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19104738
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee DJD was manifested by degenerative arthritis with limitation of flexion of no less than to 130 degrees, even when considering pain and flare-ups. The Board denied the claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent prior to July 1, 2011.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for right knee disability, including as secondary to his left knee disability, was denied. The Board found no medical evidence linking the current right knee DJD to service or service-connected conditions.
- Granted
The Board has granted separate ratings for a right knee meniscal tear (20%) and right knee instability (10%), but denied an increased rating for right knee DJD.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right knee DJD, limitation of flexion, and impairment of the right knee were denied as his conditions did not warrant higher evaluations based on current medical evidence.
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