The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for his postoperative left knee chondromalacia patella and service connection for a right knee meniscus tear secondary to his service-connected left knee condition. The veteran was previously granted a 10% disability rating in November 1990, which was later increased to 20% effective October 31, 2000.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran's postoperative left knee chondromalacia patella did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation due to recurrent subluxation or lateral instability and objective x-ray evidence of left knee arthritis. The right knee meniscus tear was considered secondary to his service-connected left knee condition.
- Claimed conditions
- postoperative left knee chondromalacia patella, right knee meniscus tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 22, 2005
- Citation
- 0520108
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for right knee meniscus tear status post arthroscopy and migraine headaches, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to her active service.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for right knee meniscus tear status post arthroscopy and migraine headaches, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to her active service.
- Granted
The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted as his service-connected disabilities (anxiety disorder, right knee osteoarthritis, etc.) preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and requires an addendum opinion from a VA clinician.
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