The Veteran's left knee conditions, including arthritis and patellar subluxation, were rated at the maximum allowable under the applicable rating schedule. The Veteran was granted a TDIU based on his combined service-connected disabilities prior to November 8, 2013.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee conditions did not meet criteria for higher ratings as they were already at their highest schedular ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease/osteoarthritis left knee, Patellar subluxation, left knee, Degenerative arthritis, left foot, Hallux valgus, left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 23, 2023
- Citation
- 23011108
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU, as the evidence did not support higher ratings or unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The Veteran's degenerative arthritis and associated tendon injury of the left foot were not found to be moderately severe in nature, resulting in a denial of an increased rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and to determine appropriate ratings for his service-connected radiculopathy of the bilateral upper extremities, left lower extremity, and bilateral hallux valgus. The effective date claims are also deferred pending further development.
- Granted
The Veteran's initial ratings for left knee degenerative arthritis and instability have been granted, with a temporary 100% rating following the TKR surgery. The denial of a higher rating for patellar subluxation is noted.
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