The Veteran's right knee DJD with loss of extension is currently rated at 10 percent prior to September 26, 2019, and at 30 percent from that date. The Board has found the VA examiner’s opinion insufficient due to lack of consideration of the Veteran's reports of instability and use of a brace.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner did not consider the Veteran's consistent reports of right knee instability and his history of using a brace, which may have affected the assessment of his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee degenerative joint disease (DJD) with loss of extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 14, 2021
- Citation
- 21021976
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