The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his right knee strain is denied, and he is granted a separate 10 percent rating for mild instability of the service-connected right knee beginning October 31, 2017. The appeal for TDIU is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s range of motion did not meet criteria for higher ratings based on limitation of motion or instability. His right knee instability began in October 2017 and was noted by the VA examiner at that time.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic right knee strain, Chronic left knee strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2020
- Citation
- 20074106
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized by painful motion and tenderness to palpation, is rated at a 10 percent rating since August 11, 2004. The Board has granted this rating as it finds the evidence supports the claim for a 10 percent rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits were restored for 35 days and reimbursed $1,764.00 due to improper withholding of benefits in FY 2012 and 2013.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for chronic right knee strain and for a TDIU rating due to service-connected disabilities. The claims are being remanded because there is insufficient evidence or need for further development.
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