The Board has granted an effective date of May 23, 2006 for the assignment of a 20% disability rating for the right knee disability. The issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to major depressive disorder is remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that crepitus and pain in the right knee were present from May 23, 2007, which was considered an informal claim for increased rating. The Board finds equipoise on whether there was an increase in disability prior to this date.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee meniscus tear
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 2, 2022
- Citation
- 22061685
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right knee degenerative arthritis based on limitation of motion was denied. A separate 20 percent rating for a right knee meniscus tear is granted. The claims for service connection for left hip condition and right foot gout are dismissed.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee surgery on January 21, 2020, requiring at least one month of convalescence is granted for a temporary total rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including plantar fasciitis of both feet, a low back disability, a left ankle disability, meniscus tears in both knees, and hip disabilities, as additional development is necessary to obtain adequate medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased rating to afford the Veteran an opportunity to attend examinations.
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