The VA has determined that the veteran's residuals of a medial meniscus tear of the left knee warrant an initial noncompensable evaluation, which was increased to a 10 percent rating effective from September 9, 2001.
The deciding factor: The August 2002 examination report showed slight limitation of motion on flexion and complaints of pain and weakness, which were considered sufficient for assignment of the initial noncompensable evaluation. The VA increased the rating to 10 percent based on the veteran's symptoms and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Medial meniscus tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 2, 2003
- Citation
- 0300046
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- Granted
The Veteran's chondromalacia left knee with medial meniscus tear is rated at 10 percent prior to February 27, 2020 and 20 percent thereafter. A separate 10 percent rating for left knee lateral instability was granted beginning February 27, 2020. The Veteran's dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion is rated at 20 percent effective February 27, 2020.
- Denied
The Board denied increased evaluations for the Veteran's right knee internal derangement and partial ACL tear, as well as his infra-patella neuritis. The evidence did not show severe recurrent subluxation or lateral instability for the right knee, nor severe to complete paralysis due to the infra-patella neuritis.
- Denied
The Veteran's left knee disability, including arthritis with noncompensable limitation of motion and extension, is rated at 10 percent. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for a right knee disorder, finding that new and material evidence had not been presented to show that his pre-existing right knee disorder was permanently aggravated by active service.
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