The Veteran received increased ratings for his left knee conditions, including patellofemoral pain syndrome and DJD with arthroscopic debridement, from September 1, 2014, to June 7, 2015. He also received a rating of 60 percent for his total knee replacement residuals since August 1, 2016.,The Veteran's left knee conditions were rated based on their severity and impact on daily activities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee conditions resulted in significant functional impairment and pain that affected his ability to perform daily activities and work.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee injury, degenerative joint disease (DJD), meniscal tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 6, 2019
- Citation
- 19169372
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral knee disability, including arthritis, is service connected as it had its onset during his active service and there is no clear and unmistakable error in previous decisions. The appeal for service connection is granted.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability, finding that it is neither secondary to his service-connected right femoral neuropathy nor directly related to his active-duty service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee condition, finding that there was no evidence linking his current conditions to his military service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted a readjudication of the claim for service connection for right knee disorder. The claims for right leg shortening are remanded due to their inextricability with the right knee disorder claim.
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