The Veteran's left knee limitation of flexion prior to January 24, 2013 was rated at 10 percent and denied a higher rating.,The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with chondrocalcinosis has been properly rated throughout the appeal period.,The Veteran's left knee scars have been assigned a noncompensable rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s left knee limitation of flexion prior to January 24, 2013 did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his range of motion was limited to at worst 60 degrees.,The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with chondrocalcinosis has been rated based on limitation of flexion and extension, which were within normal limits throughout the appeal period.,The Veteran’s left knee scars did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as they measured less than 39 square centimeters and were not painful or unstable.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Limitation of Flexion, Left Knee Scars, Right Knee Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome with Chondrocalcinosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19152753
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee limitation of flexion and for an initial compensable rating for left knee limitation of extension due to stable symptomatology throughout the appeal period.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims for increased ratings for various knee disabilities and entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) due to the need for regular aid and attendance. The Veteran needs additional VA examinations to determine the severity of her service-connected knee disabilities, including whether she requires assistance with daily activities.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of left knee limitation of flexion and extension, finding that no new evidence was received prior to the assigned effective dates.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for left knee limitation of flexion and extension are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,A VA examiner is required to provide an opinion regarding the ameliorative effects of pain medication on the Veteran's left knee condition.
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