The Veteran's right knee sprain with instability is rated at 10 percent, effective August 17, 2012.,A separate noncompensable rating for the scar of the right thigh due to surgical removal of hematoma remains in place.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee sprain with instability more nearly approximated slight lateral instability and was rated at 10 percent, effective August 17, 2012. The scar of the right thigh received a separate noncompensable rating as it was previously rated in conjunction with his service-connected right knee sprain.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Sprain, Scar of the Right Thigh (post-surgical removal of hematoma)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 25, 2020
- Citation
- 20056154
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for right knee disability was denied. The Board found that the June 2013 rating decision did not contain CUE in failing to assign separate evaluations for instability and swelling.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling new VA examinations.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee sprain and instability have been granted separate evaluations, with the sprain receiving a 10% evaluation effective June 19, 2014, and the instability receiving a 10% evaluation effective March 16, 2015. The earlier effective date for service connection of right knee instability is set at March 16, 2015.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied an increased rating for the Veteran's right knee disability and has remanded his claim for a total disability rating based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
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