The Veteran's left knee subluxation and right knee subluxation are granted with specific ratings, effective from August 7, 2013 to the respective dates noted.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows severe recurrent subluxation of the left knee up until August 28, 2019, after which there is no longer a history of subluxation or instability. The Veteran's right knee also had subluxation from August 7, 2013 to August 28, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Subluxation, Meniscus Tear (Semilunar Cartilage), Right Knee Subluxation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20041014
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- Granted
The Veteran was granted a 30 percent rating for left knee instability and a separate 20 percent rating for the left knee under Diagnostic Code 5258, as well as an award of TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of knee disabilities and dry eye syndrome, as well as the TDIU claim, are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The AOJ will consider any evidence not previously considered in this decision.
- Denied
The Veteran's increased rating claims for right knee subluxation and degenerative joint disease were denied. The Board found that the combined ratings already assigned to his service-connected disabilities met or exceeded the maximum rating for amputation of an extremity, preventing him from receiving a higher rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee retropatellar pain has been granted an increased rating of 20 percent, effective March 17, 2011. The reduction in the disability rating for right knee subluxation from 10% to zero percent was not proper and a restoration of the 10% rating is ordered. The initial compensable rating for right knee limitation of extension has been denied, as has an increased rating higher than 10% for right knee subluxation.
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