The veteran's left knee disability, including degenerative joint disease and a torn meniscus postoperative with unstable joint, is rated at 20 percent. Separate evaluations of 10 percent are assigned for the residuals of his left knee surgery to the left thigh and calf muscles, as well as for scars over the left knee.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected left knee disability has been evaluated based on its current manifestations, including pain, instability, and degenerative changes. The RO granted a higher evaluation of 20 percent for his left knee disability, effective July 1997.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease of the Left Knee, Torn Meniscus of the Left Knee, Postoperative with Unstable Joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 2, 2001
- Citation
- 0022005
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the left knee, finding that it is related to his in-service injury.
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