The Veteran's left knee DJD is rated at 10 percent, but a separate rating of 20 percent for dislocated cartilage with frequent episodes of 'locking', pain, and effusion into the joint has been granted. The claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to medications for his service-connected conditions remains pending.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee DJD does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as limitation of extension is only 10 degrees, which falls within the 10 percent rating range. However, he has been granted a separate 20 percent rating for dislocated cartilage with frequent episodes of 'locking', pain, and effusion into the joint.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee degenerative joint disease (DJD), left knee meniscal condition
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2021
- Citation
- 21005189
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has identified issues for remand related to service connection claims and effective date determinations. The appellant's appeal includes multiple conditions, including a headache disability, left ankle and foot disabilities, low back disability, knee degenerative joint disease (DJD), neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.,The Board is directed to address the issues of service connection for these conditions and determine appropriate effective dates.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals because his requests to appeal were not timely filed, and he did not provide good cause for the delay.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with VA examination requirements and needs additional information regarding the severity of the Veteran's left knee DJD.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for left knee DJD, finding that the Veteran's preexisting condition was aggravated by his active service and that it had its onset during service.
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