The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized as degenerative joint disease (previously rated as noncompensable LOM on flexion), was denied a greater than 10 percent rating prior to April 22, 2021. The Veteran also had hypertension and GERD, both of which were denied compensable ratings.,From April 22, 2021, the Veteran's left knee disability was granted a noncompensable rating for LOM on flexion due to pain.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability did not meet the criteria for a greater than 10 percent rating prior to April 22, 2021, as his range of motion findings were within normal limits with no additional loss of function or LOM after repetitive use testing. From April 22, 2021, he was granted a noncompensable rating for LOM on flexion due to pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (left knee)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 3, 2021
- Citation
- 21067305
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- Granted
The Veteran's ratings for left and right knee degenerative joint disease have been granted, with separate 10% evaluations for instability. The effective date is not specified as the issue was not addressed in this decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development to address the Veteran's knee disabilities, including their severity and any associated neurological manifestations. The Veteran will need a new VA examination to provide updated findings on his service-connected bilateral knee conditions.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated as 10 percent for limitation of motion, and instability. A separate rating for symptomatic removal of the semilunar cartilage has been granted.,The Veteran's left knee disability was previously rated based on limitation of motion, but a separate rating for symptomatic removal of the semilunar cartilage is now in effect.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left knee disability was denied. He is currently rated at 10 percent for limitation of flexion, with separate ratings for slight instability and symptomatic removal of semilunar cartilage.
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