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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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left knee medial meniscus tear and left knee Baker's cyst, finding that both conditions are related to her active duty service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for a VA medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's left knee condition, including his left knee medial meniscus tear and degenerative arthritis. The issue is being returned to the AOJ for further action.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee disability, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to his current condition.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative due to the Veteran's full satisfaction with the case and a desire not to pursue it further.
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