The veteran's right knee disability, including arthritis and previous surgery, is rated at 30 percent. A separate 10 percent rating for arthritis is granted, resulting in a total of 40 percent disability for the right knee.
The deciding factor: The range of motion of the right knee was limited to 100 degrees from normal (140 degrees), and X-ray evidence showed advanced arthritis with degenerative changes. The veteran's symptoms included pain, swelling, tenderness on flexion, guarding of motion, and stiffness. These findings supported a higher rating for arthritis.
- Claimed conditions
- Intra-articular fracture, Meniscectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 26, 2001
- Citation
- 0102266
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Related decisions
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating prior to August 12, 2013 was denied as his right knee disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5003.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating from April 1, 2016 was denied as he is already receiving the maximum allowable disability rating of 60 percent for total right knee replacement.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for right knee instability prior to December 4, 2019, and a separate 10 percent rating for symptomatic removal of semilunar cartilage. The Veteran's symptoms approximated moderate lateral instability.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability, including post-operative meniscectomy and instability, is rated at 30 percent since January 1, 2007. A separate 10 percent rating for painful limitation of flexion has also been granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an evaluation of his right knee disability and TDIU due to inadequate examination in November 2019. The Veteran needs a total right knee arthroplasty, but the current rating does not reflect this need.
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