The Veteran's initial evaluation for a higher rating of his service-connected left knee disability is denied.,The Veteran does not have a compensable rating for the service-connected left knee scar.,The Veteran is granted TDIU on a schedular basis from March 15, 2013. However, the issue of whether he should be granted TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to that date remains pending.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability does not meet the criteria for higher ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261 due to lack of limitation of motion.,There is no scar associated with the service-connected left knee, so a compensable rating cannot be assigned.,Given the Veteran's multiple service-connected disabilities, including back, left knee, and radiculopathy, he is unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee degenerative joint disease, left knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 25, 2020
- Citation
- 20021295
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The issues related to service connection for various conditions and disability ratings.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the severity of his left knee disability, including without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection were dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran withdrew his appeal as to the issues of entitlement to increased disability ratings for left foot metatarsalgia, tinnitus, left wrist disability, right foot plantar warts, and for service connection for right foot plantar warts at a September 2024 hearing. Service connection was granted for migraines.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU rating.
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