The Veteran's left knee disability was previously rated at 10% for limitation of flexion and granted a 30% rating for limitation of extension. From July 7, 2023, the Veteran is not entitled to an increased rating for either condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examination in October 2023 showed left knee extension limited to 20 degrees, which meets the criteria for a 30% disability rating but does not meet the criteria for a higher 40% rating due to lack of limitation of flexion to 30 degrees or more.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Limitation of Extension, Left Knee Limitation of Flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 11, 2024
- Citation
- 24011436
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee limitation of flexion and for an initial compensable rating for left knee limitation of extension due to stable symptomatology throughout the appeal period.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including persistent postural perceptual dizziness related to his right eye disorder, prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation despite his MBA degree and employment history. The Board granted the TDIU claim effective September 6, 2019.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims for increased ratings for various knee disabilities and entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) due to the need for regular aid and attendance. The Veteran needs additional VA examinations to determine the severity of her service-connected knee disabilities, including whether she requires assistance with daily activities.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of left knee limitation of flexion and extension, finding that no new evidence was received prior to the assigned effective dates.
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