The Veteran's right and left knee patellofemoral syndromes are currently rated at 10 percent each, with no higher ratings granted. The Veteran’s trochanteric bursitis of the hips is also rated at 10 percent each prior to September 29, 2017, but granted a 20 percent rating from that date onwards.,The Board found that the Veteran's knee disabilities do not warrant higher ratings as they are currently evaluated based on limitation of motion and pain. The hip disabilities were rated at 10 percent prior to September 29, 2017, but granted a 20 percent rating from that date onwards.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee and hip conditions do not meet the criteria for higher ratings as they are currently evaluated based on limitation of motion and pain. The Board found no evidence to support higher evaluations.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome, Right Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome, Trochanteric Bursitis of the Left Hip, Trochanteric Bursitis of the Right Hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19138207
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and has remanded his claims for initial rating determinations due to the need for additional medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right knee disabilities have been rated based on the severity of his symptoms, including pain and instability. The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to make a determination regarding the appropriate disability ratings for these conditions.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for PTSD, an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for acquired psychiatric disorder, and increased ratings for left knee patellofemoral syndrome and left lower extremity radiculopathy were denied. The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was also remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including patellofemoral syndrome and meniscal disorder, is rated at 30 percent effective December 4, 2018.
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