The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for right and left knee tendonitis/tendinosis were denied. The claim of SMC based on the need of aid and attendance of another person was dismissed.,Both knees are currently rated as 10 percent disabling under Diagnostic Code 5260 (limitation of flexion).
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support an evaluation greater than 10 percent for either knee, as the Veteran's range of motion did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee tendonitis/tendinosis, left knee tendonitis/tendinosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 7, 2021
- Citation
- 21073152
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- Granted
The Veteran's left knee scar and tendonitis/tendinosis are service-connected, with the left knee tendonitis/tendinosis resulting in a compensable rating of 20 percent for limitation of extension. The Veteran is not entitled to higher ratings for his left knee disability.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for left knee disability, thoracolumbar spine disorder, and chronic migraine headaches on a direct basis. The effective date is May 18, 2019.
- Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for left knee tendonitis/tendinosis and chronic left shoulder strain, but granted a 100 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder (MDD) prior to January 5, 2021.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left rotator cuff tendonitis and right knee tendonitis/tendinosis due to incomplete medical examinations that did not address functional ankylosis or flare-ups.
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