The Veteran's left knee scar has been granted a 10 percent disability rating effective from February 26, 2018. The Veteran also received separate ratings for instability of the left knee and patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee based on limitation of flexion.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's painful left knee scar met the criteria for a 10 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7804, effective from February 26, 2018. The separate ratings were granted due to findings of instability and patellofemoral pain syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- Painful left knee scar, Patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee (based on limitation of extension), Instability of the left knee, Left knee meniscectomy with residual symptoms, Patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee (based on limitation of flexion)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 26, 2023
- Citation
- 23058231
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for eligibility for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant was denied as he does not meet the criteria for a qualifying total service-connected disability rating or loss of use of lower extremities.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for a painful left knee scar is denied as the scars are not unstable or painful enough to warrant higher ratings.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as a TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The claims for increased ratings for the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities are remanded for a new VA examination and to obtain any outstanding private treatment records.
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