The veteran's left knee disability was initially rated at 10 percent prior to April 25, 2005. Effective from that date, the VA determined a 20 percent rating is warranted for his medial meniscus tear.
The deciding factor: The VA found that as of April 25, 2005, the veteran's left knee disability manifested by frequent episodes of locking and pain met the criteria for a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5258 (for semilunar cartilage dislocation with frequent episodes of 'locking').
- Claimed conditions
- medial meniscus tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 22, 2005
- Citation
- 0534569
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected left knee degenerative joint disease with osteochondritis dissecans and medial meniscus tear is being remanded due to the need for a new examination to assess the severity of his disability, including consideration of the ameliorative effects of medication.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing left knee disability was aggravated by service, and therefore grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's left knee instability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has remanded to ensure proper evaluation of his condition under multiple diagnostic codes.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided that the Veteran's left knee disability is service-connected, but has remanded the right knee issue due to a duty-to-assist error.
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