The Veteran's left knee disability was granted an increased rating of 30 percent for severe recurrent subluxation, and separate evaluations were granted for dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of 'locking,' pain, and effusion, limitation of flexion, and limitation of extension. A separate evaluation of 20 percent was also granted for a residual scar status post left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair surgery.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected left knee disability met the criteria for increased ratings based on the severity of his symptoms including recurrent subluxation, dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of 'locking,' pain, and effusion, limitation of flexion, and limitation of extension. The scar was also rated separately.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee disability, right foot disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 5, 2023
- Citation
- 23055138
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess his bilateral knee and hip disabilities.
- Partly granted
The Board has not made a final determination on the claims of service connection for inguinal hernia, PTSD, joint pain, fibromyalgia, left knee disability, right knee disability, tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disability, sleep disorder, IBS, and headaches. The claims are remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine if these conditions are related to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient rationale in the July 2012 VA examination for the Veteran's left knee disability, and a new addendum opinion is needed.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disability, right knee disability, lumbar spine disability, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as these issues have been addressed in a separate docket.
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