The Veteran's right knee degenerative arthritis is granted as service-connected.,From October 31, 2011 to July 2, 2018, the Veteran received a 30 percent rating for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis. From July 2, 2018 onwards, he was granted a 50 percent rating.,The Veteran's request for an increased rating beyond 50 percent for bilateral pes planus from January 2, 2020 is denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran’s right knee disability is at least as likely as not related to service due to his reported injuries during active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee degenerative arthritis, bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- September 11, 2020
- Citation
- 20059813
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for right knee disability, left knee arthritis, and bilateral knee instability. The decision is based on the Veteran's competent and credible lay evidence regarding the onset of symptoms in service.
- Denied
The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right knee degenerative arthritis, as his current conditions are not linked to his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, PTSD, and multiple orthopedic conditions, prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee degenerative arthritis, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his active service.
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