The Veteran's service-connected right and left knee scars have been granted a 10 percent rating effective June 10, 2021. The Veteran has also had his service connection for CFS, chronic sinusitis, an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely PTSD), sleep apnea, headaches, and gastrointestinal condition (GI) to include functional abdominal pain syndrome; right upper extremity neurological condition; left upper extremity neurological condition; allergic rhinitis; lumbosacral strain (back condition); and bilateral plantar fasciitis remanded for further review.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected right and left knee scars have been granted a 10 percent rating based on pain, which is the maximum schedular rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Scar, Left Knee Scar
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 17, 2026
- Citation
- A26013947
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for right knee instability, limited range of motion (ROM), and scar are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's hypertension, left knee flexion limitation, and instability of the left knee are all rated at their maximum allowable under VA regulations. The right knee scar is not compensable. The Board has remanded for further examination to determine the severity of these conditions without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 30 percent for the total knee replacement and a 10 percent rating for the scar. The appeal was granted on both issues.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability and right knee scar was denied, with the effective date being December 3, 2012.
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