The Veteran's right knee strain is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds no basis for a higher rating.,For the entire rating period prior to November 13, 2023, the Veteran's right knee subluxation warrants a 20 percent disability evaluation.,Since November 13, 2023, the Veteran's right knee subluxation is rated at 20 percent.,The Veteran's right shoulder glenohumeral joint instability (major) and dislocation (major) are both currently rated at 20 percent.,There is no service connection for any exposure basis or PACT Act.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating for the Veteran's right knee strain, as his symptoms do not warrant a flexion limitation of less than 45 degrees. The current 10 percent evaluation adequately reflects the functional impairment.,For the entire rating period prior to November 13, 2023, the Veteran's right knee subluxation is productive of moderate instability with an unrepaired incomplete ligament tear causing persistent instability and requiring use of a brace for ambulation. A higher rating is not warranted as the current 10 percent evaluation already reflects this level of impairment.,Since November 13, 2023, the Veteran's right knee subluxation remains productive of moderate instability with an unrepaired incomplete ligament tear causing persistent instability and requiring use of a brace for ambulation. A higher rating is not warranted as the current 20 percent evaluation already reflects this level of impairment.,The Veteran's right shoulder glenohumeral joint instability (major) is productive of pain on motion, with limitation of motion but does not limit to 25 degrees from the side and there is no additional functional loss or ankylosis. A higher rating is not warranted as the current 20 percent evaluation already reflects this level of impairment.,The Veteran's right shoulder glenohumeral joint dislocation (major) is productive of recurrent dislocation of the humerus at the scapulohumeral joint, with frequent episodes and guarding of arm movements. A higher rating is not warranted as the current 20 percent evaluation already reflects this level of impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Strain, Right Shoulder Glenohumeral Joint Instability (Major), Right Shoulder Glenohumeral Joint Dislocation (Major)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 24, 2024
- Citation
- 24017537
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- Granted
The Veteran's right and left knee strains, as well as shin splints, were granted increased ratings. The Veteran also received special monthly compensation at the housebound rate from October 25, 2017 to March 11, 2024.
- Granted
The Board has restored the Veteran's right knee disability rating from 10% to 30%, effective July 1, 2025, finding that the reduction was improper and constituted a de facto severance of service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for left ankle, bilateral knee, and left hip disability. The Veteran's initial 10 percent rating for left thigh strain with limitation of flexion is granted.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased disability evaluations and denied service connection for a bilateral shoulder condition. The Veteran was granted service connection for persistent depressive disorder.
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