The Veteran's right knee disability, including a meniscal tear and osteoarthritis, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to lack of limitation in flexion or extension.
The deciding factor: The VA examination showed no limitation in range of motion for either flexion or extension, which precluded a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right meniscal tear, Knee joint osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 10, 2020
- Citation
- A20016750
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for his right knee strain and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities require additional development. Specifically, a VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's right knee disability during the entire period on appeal.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability, finding that there was no medical evidence to suggest a nexus between his current diagnosis and military service.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings based on functional loss due to pain or other factors, as well as lack of ankylosis, recurrent subluxation, or lateral instability.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and no service connection issues were addressed.
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