The veteran's right knee disorder status post meniscal repair is currently rated at 20 percent, which reflects moderate instability. The claim for a higher rating is denied as the evidence does not support a finding of more than moderate instability or effusion.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence shows that the veteran's right knee has generally been stable with mild to moderate instability and effusion, warranting no higher than a 20 percent rating for moderate instability under Diagnostic Code 5257.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Right Knee Disorder Status Post Meniscal Repair"}, {"condition_name":"Left Knee Meniscal Tear"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 10, 2006
- Citation
- 0613626
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What this means for you
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