The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left knee meniscectomy residuals and arthritis were denied. The veteran is currently rated at 20 percent for the residuals of a left knee meniscectomy, which is the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 5257. He is also rated at 10 percent for his service-connected left knee arthritis.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as the veteran's knee impairment was found to be moderate and did not demonstrate severe instability or recurrent subluxation, which would warrant a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5257. For his arthritis, while he had some limitation of motion, it did not reach the level required for an increased rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Depressive Disorder","relationship_to_service_connection":null}, {"condition_name":"Left Knee Meniscectomy Residuals","relationship_to_service_connection":"secondary"}, {"condition_name":"Left Knee Arthritis","relationship_to_service_connection":"service-connected"}
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 23, 2006
- Citation
- 0618523
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