The VA denied an increased rating for the veteran's left knee disability, finding that post-operative residuals of a medial meniscus tear do not warrant more than a 10 percent evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's post-operative residuals of a medial meniscus tear manifested by crepitus, tenderness, and noncompensable loss of motion did not meet criteria for an increased rating beyond 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee medial meniscus tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 28, 2006
- Citation
- 0612392
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The Board has determined that the appellant's current left knee medial meniscus tear and right knee degenerative arthritis are not related to his period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) during which he served. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began or were aggravated during service.
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