The Veteran's left knee instability was reduced from 10 percent to noncompensable (0 percent) in a June 2012 rating decision. The Board found this reduction not proper and restored the 10 percent rating.,Since February 7, 2021, the Veteran is granted a 30 percent disability rating for left knee chondromalacia patella with instability associated with left femur fracture with residual shortening of the femur. The effective date is set at February 7, 2021.,Since October 8, 2019, the Veteran's left knee limitation of extension has been rated as noncompensable.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee instability improved and no longer required a brace or assistive device for ambulation. The effective date is set at February 7, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee chondromalacia patella, Left femur fracture with residual shortening of the femur
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 11, 2022
- Citation
- 22014099
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone do not render him so helpless as to require the regular aid and attendance of another person, resulting in a denial of SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance.
- Denied
The Board denied higher ratings for the veteran's left wrist and hand disabilities, as well as the effective dates for service connection, and also remanded claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee chondromalacia patella and subluxation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for additional development, including new VA examinations to assess the severity of the Veteran's disabilities and address reports of daily suicidal ideation.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right and left knee conditions, necessitate regular aid and attendance due to her inability to dress, groom, or tend to her daily needs. The Board has granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.
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