The Veteran's synovitis of the left knee was granted a 10% rating prior to June 24, 2011.,A higher rating for synovitis of the left knee is denied since June 24, 2011.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating based on limitation of motion or instability.
- Claimed conditions
- synovitis, lateral instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19130166
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of bilateral flat foot with plantar fasciitis due to inadequate medical opinions. The veteran will receive a new opinion considering all evidence.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee condition, finding that his current disability is directly related to his active military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional VA examinations to assess the severity of the Veteran's knee disabilities, and for further development of the claims.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial ratings for left and right knee disabilities have been denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA regulations.
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