The veteran's left knee disability, including post-operative meniscus repair and limitation of flexion, was granted a 10 percent evaluation effective April 13, 2005.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed slight instability in the left knee, which warranted a 10% rating for status post left knee arthroscopy and meniscal repair. The limitation of flexion also received a separate 10% evaluation as part of the initial claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Arthroscopy and Meniscal Repair, Limitation of Flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 12, 2005
- Citation
- 0527587
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right hip disabilities due to an inadequate VA examination. The case is now pending and will be reviewed with a new medical evaluation.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal is denied for entitlement to increased ratings and earlier effective dates for his left knee disabilities.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to June 24, 2009 for the 10 percent rating evaluation of limitation of flexion was denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for limitation of extension was also denied.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for his left knee disability was denied. The maximum schedular rating of 30 percent has been in effect since October 20, 2008, and the Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5257 (for lateral instability), 5260 (limitation of flexion), or 5261 (limitation of extension).,From April 2, 2013 to September 2, 2013, the Veteran's left knee disability was rated at a separate 40 percent for limitation of extension. However, from November 1, 2014 to November 6, 2015, he received a 60 percent rating for total left knee replacement due to severe painful motion.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized by painful motion and limited flexion to at most 45 degrees, is granted an initial rating of 10 percent effective June 22, 2019. The claim for a higher rating remains denied.
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