The Board has determined that the veteran's pre-existing right knee condition was aggravated by service, leading to a permanent increase in impairment. Service connection is granted for joint instability of the right knee.
The deciding factor: There was clear and unmistakable evidence showing that the veteran's pre-existing right knee condition was aggravated during his period of active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Discomfort, Joint Instability, Meniscus Damage
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 2, 2000
- Citation
- 0028998
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- Denied
The Veteran's left knee disability, including arthritis and meniscus damage, has not met the criteria for a higher rating from July 26, 2005 to November 29, 2010. For periods from February 1, 2012 to October 6, 2014 and from December 1, 2015 to present, the disability has not met the criteria for a rating higher than 30 percent.
- Denied
The VA examiner found that the Veteran's right knee injury during service was minimal and did not result in a chronic condition. The current right knee disability is less likely as not related to his military service.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability and TMD, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his military service. The initial ratings for these conditions have not been increased.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his right and left knee disabilities were denied, but he was granted a 10 percent evaluation for his left knee disability. His claim for TDIU remains pending.
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