The Board denied a higher rating for the Veteran's left knee disability with limitation of flexion, but granted a separate 10 percent rating for instability. The maximum schedular rating for limitation of flexion is 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show objective findings of instability or subluxation that would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5257.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee DJD (degenerative joint disease), left knee internal derangement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19138149
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, as well as his eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA). The VA will need to review the evidence and conduct further examinations to determine the severity of the Veteran's left knee disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings due to inadequate VA examinations and potential overlap of symptomatology.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a higher rating in various service-connected conditions due to deficiencies in VA examinations and medical opinions.
- Granted
The veteran's claim for service connection for left knee internal derangement, which resulted in a total knee replacement, was granted because the pre-existing condition was aggravated by military service.
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