The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left knee degenerative joint disease and limitation of extension was partially granted. He is now rated at 20 percent for the period beginning July 14, 2015, for his degenerative joint disease, with a separate noncompensable rating for his limitation of extension.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that the Veteran's left knee had limited flexion and extension due to pain and flare-ups. The Board found that these symptoms warranted a higher rating from July 14, 2015 onwards, but not prior to that date.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee degenerative joint disease, left knee limitation of extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20065893
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for an initial disability rating for left knee limitation of flexion and extension, as well as entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU), due to additional development necessary.
- Partly granted
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