The Veteran's right knee DJD was manifested by degenerative arthritis with limitation of flexion of no less than to 130 degrees, even when considering pain and flare-ups. The Board denied the claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent prior to July 1, 2011.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's right knee DJD did not warrant a higher rating due to normal range of motion and minimal loss of flexion during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20080732
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for right knee disability, including as secondary to his left knee disability, was denied. The Board found no medical evidence linking the current right knee DJD to service or service-connected conditions.
- Granted
The Board has granted separate ratings for a right knee meniscal tear (20%) and right knee instability (10%), but denied an increased rating for right knee DJD.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right knee DJD, limitation of flexion, and impairment of the right knee were denied as his conditions did not warrant higher evaluations based on current medical evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for further medical examination. The Veteran's right knee DJD is being reviewed again as it may be related to service.
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