Service connection for left ear hearing loss is denied.,A 20 percent rating, but no higher, for right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain with degenerative arthritis is granted.,A compensable (10%) rating for right knee patella tendon repair scar prior to September 16, 2020 is granted.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee patella tendon repair scar from September 16, 2020 is denied.,Prior to June 3, 2021, a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee patella tendon tear with degenerative joint disease is denied. On and after June 3, 2021, a 40 percent rating, but no higher, for the same condition is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show current left ear hearing loss as defined by VA regulations.,Right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain more nearly approximates marked limitation of motion.,One painful right knee scar associated with a right knee patella tendon repair. The Veteran's pain is considered in determining the level of associated functional loss.,The evidence does not show that the right knee patella tendon repair scar from September 16, 2020 has additional instability or underlying tissue damage.,Right knee patella tendon tear with degenerative joint disease more nearly approximates flexion limitation between 10 and 20 degrees on and after June 3, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ear hearing loss, Right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain with degenerative arthritis, Right knee patella tendon repair scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2024
- Citation
- A24082357
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