The Board granted a separate 10 percent rating for left knee instability, but denied an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for service-connected left knee strain with internal derangement.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee had flexion limited to 90 degrees and extension limited to 0 degrees. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet criteria for a higher rating under DCs 5260 or 5261, but granted a separate rating for instability.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee strain with internal derangement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 14, 2020
- Citation
- 20047133
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including knee and foot conditions. The main reasons for remand include obtaining additional medical records, conducting further examinations, and developing claims for secondary service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and completing a VA Form 21-8940.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and arranging for a new VA medical examination of the Veteran's left knee.
- Denied
The Board found that the veteran's left knee disability, characterized by pain and limited motion, does not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent.
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