The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection as the tear in his right knee was not linked to his military service, but rather to an injury sustained in 1987.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a link between the veteran's current condition and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- torn medial meniscus of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 15, 2000
- Citation
- 0003894
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- Denied
The Veteran's maxillary sinusitis is rated at 30 percent, but not greater. The Veteran's right knee disability has not been manifested by limitation of flexion to 30 degrees or extension to 15 degree, even considering complaints of pain, nor has there been objective evidence of instability or dislocated semilunar cartilage.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's torn medial meniscus of the right knee. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a left leg disorder (other than a left knee disability) remains before the Board.
- Granted
The Board has determined that a 20 percent evaluation is warranted for the torn medial meniscus of the right knee under Diagnostic Code 5258, based on symptoms including dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of 'locking', pain, and effusion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran seeks service connection for a torn medial meniscus of the right knee. The VA examiner could not provide an opinion without resorting to speculation due to conflicting statements from the Veteran and lack of pre-service treatment records. The case is REMANDED for further development.
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