The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities, along with a left foot sprain with sinus tarsi syndrome, are currently rated at the minimum compensable levels (10 percent each). The Veteran is not entitled to higher ratings for these conditions.,Effective dates for service connection have also been denied for all three conditions.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's knee disabilities do not meet or approximate the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent, as they are manifested by less than normal flexion due to pain but without limitation to 30 degrees of flexion. The left foot sprain with sinus tarsi syndrome also did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Strain with Degenerative Arthritis, Right Knee Strain with Degenerative Arthritis, Left Foot Sprain with Sinus Tarsi Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 8, 2024
- Citation
- A24024026
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- Dismissed
The appeal for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for the appellant's service-connected conditions was withdrawn, and no disability ratings were assigned.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's initial ratings for bilateral hearing loss and left knee strain were denied.,The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected conditions was remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's appeal for restoration of a 40 percent evaluation for left knee strain with degenerative arthritis is granted. The appeal for an increased rating in excess of 40 percent and a separate rating for instability are denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's ratings for right and left knee disabilities were restored to 20 percent, effective September 1, 2017.
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