The Board has granted increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected right knee disabilities, including instability of the meniscus and arthritis with limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran's symptoms have persisted over time without significant changes in his disability level.
- Claimed conditions
- Meniscus tear, Instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2008
- Citation
- 0806277
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted a separate, 20 percent rating for left knee instability under Diagnostic Code 5257 and denied an increased rating greater than 10 percent for the Veteran's left knee PFS under Diagnostic Code 5260 and a separate disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5258 for a meniscus tear.
- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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