The Board found that the initial 10% evaluation assigned following the grant of service connection for right knee meniscus tear was proper and did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The disability presented does not warrant a rating greater than 10 percent under applicable diagnostic codes due to the range of motion findings which do not meet the criteria for more severe limitations of flexion or extension.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee meniscus tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 31, 2002
- Citation
- 0215442
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right knee degenerative arthritis based on limitation of motion was denied. A separate 20 percent rating for a right knee meniscus tear is granted. The claims for service connection for left hip condition and right foot gout are dismissed.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee surgery on January 21, 2020, requiring at least one month of convalescence is granted for a temporary total rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including plantar fasciitis of both feet, a low back disability, a left ankle disability, meniscus tears in both knees, and hip disabilities, as additional development is necessary to obtain adequate medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased rating to afford the Veteran an opportunity to attend examinations.
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