The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left knee disability is denied as the evidence does not show that he has instability prior to July 3, 2019. The current non-compensable rating remains in effect.
The deciding factor: Medical evidence did not establish instability of the left knee prior to July 3, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- left medial collateral ligament strain, patella femoral pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20077938
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for various conditions, including knee disabilities, are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a new VA examination to determine if his right knee disabilities are related to service or caused by his service-connected shrapnel wound scar of the right knee.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for patella femoral pain syndrome of the right knee as there is no evidence showing an in-service injury or disease, and the current condition is not linked to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered further development due to the need for clarification of a medical opinion regarding the veteran's left knee condition. The case is now remanded for additional review and possible reconsideration.
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