The veteran's left knee disability was rated at 20% effective January 2003, following a previous rating of 10%. The condition is characterized by full range of motion with occasional episodes of locking.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's left knee disability warranted an increased rating to 20%, effective April 8, 1999, based on his current symptoms and medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Medial Meniscus Tear, Degenerative Changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 7, 2004
- Citation
- 0427778
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The Veteran's right ankle strain due to degenerative changes with calcaneal spur is now rated at 20 percent effective September 2, 2021. His left knee osteoarthritis with instability has been granted a separate 10 percent rating from September 2, 2021.
- Denied
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