The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 30 percent for severe recurrent instability, and a separate 10 percent rating is granted for symptomatic partial meniscectomy from September 11, 2014. The appeal is denied as the Veteran's TDIU is moot due to his combined 100% disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s right knee disability resulted in severe recurrent instability and a separate 10 percent rating for symptomatic partial meniscectomy from September 11, 2014. The combined 100% disability rating precludes the need for TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee synovitis and strain, severe recurrent instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 12, 2021
- Citation
- 21014359
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right knee synovitis and strain, instability, and symptomatic partial lateral meniscectomy due to issues with range of motion during flare-ups and functional loss. The TDIU and SMC matters are also inextricably intertwined and will be deferred until further development is completed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to issues with his right knee, including instability and synovitis. The VA is directed to obtain updated treatment records, schedule an examination, and refer the case to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.
- Denied
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected coronary artery disease, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of his condition.
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