The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right knee strain with osteoarthritic changes and right knee subluxation, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating at any point during the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of medical evidence showed no more than normal range of motion in both knees and no severe instability or subluxation. The Veteran's subjective complaints were considered but found to be consistent with objective findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee strain with osteoarthritic changes, Right knee subluxation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20072326
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Related decisions
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- Granted
The Board has granted an effective date of December 21, 2017 for the grant of a 10 percent rating for right knee instability and subluxation. The Veteran's lay statement is sufficient to establish that his disability increased in severity within one year prior to the claim.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following any substantially gainful occupation, leading to a grant of TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right knee strain and subluxation, as well as his TDIU claim due to lack of recent VA examinations and treatment records. The case will be returned after compliance with appellate procedures.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and treatment records.
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