The Veteran's left knee disorder, characterized by limitation of extension and flexion, as well as instability, has been rated at 20 percent since January 11, 2012. The current rating adequately reflects the severity of his disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of limited motion (extension to 30 degrees and flexion to 40 degrees) and instability have been consistently reflected in a 20% rating since January 11, 2012.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic arthritis of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 13, 2020
- Citation
- 20046774
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's left knee condition is currently rated at 30 percent for limitation of extension and instability, with a separate rating of 20 percent for frequent episodes of 'locking', pain, and effusion into the joint from May 17, 2017. The Veteran's left hip condition remains rated at 10 percent.,The Veteran's left knee conditions are not entitled to higher ratings as they do not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 30 percent for instability or limitation of extension and flexion.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and inextricably intertwined issues of TDIU.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's left knee and hip disabilities, as the previous examination reports were inadequate for adjudication.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right and left knee conditions, as well as his sinusitis. The case is being remanded for further action.
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