The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for left knee bursitis and instability was denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection of his rectal injury is remanded due to outstanding records.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating based on limitation of motion, but granted a separate disability rating for left knee instability as he reported moderate instability and used a cane as an assistive device.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee bursitis, status post-surgery for injury to rectum (claimed as surgery of the buttocks)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 22, 2022
- Citation
- 22071153
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for left knee bursitis is remanded due to inadequate prior examinations and the need for a new one with proper range of motion testing.
- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a higher rating of left and right knee bursitis to obtain an adequate medical examination.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims for a right shoulder disability, left elbow disability, left hip disability, bilateral foot disability, lumbar spine idiopathic scoliosis with intervertebral disc syndrome, right hip strain residuals, right hip limitation of flexion, right hip limitation of extension, right knee arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament tear residuals with a hamstring graft, and left knee bursitis for further development.
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