The Board has granted a 40 percent evaluation for the veteran's right knee osteoarthritis and a 20 percent evaluation for his right knee instability due to postoperative residuals of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficiency, effective from the date of the July 2002 rating decision.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed severe generalized pain, weakness, stiffness, and range of motion limitations in the right knee. The June 2002 VA examination revealed significant instability with positive posterior drawer sign, leading to a determination that the disability picture was comparable to the criteria for a 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee osteoarthritis, right knee instability due to postoperative residuals of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficiency
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 14, 2004
- Citation
- 0401396
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