The veteran's service-connected right knee disabilities have been rated based on the severity of his symptoms, including pain and limited motion. The initial rating for residuals of a right knee medial meniscectomy is 20 percent, effective July 15, 2002. For degenerative joint disease of the right knee (medial compartment), a 30 percent rating has been assigned since November 3, 2006.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms and range of motion measurements supported the current ratings as they did not meet criteria for higher or separate ratings under other applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Medial Meniscectomy, Degenerative Joint Disease of the Right Knee (Medial Compartment)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 12, 2008
- Citation
- 0838982
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What this means for you
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered additional development due to deficiencies in the VA examination, including missing joint testing and consideration of lay statements.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the reduction in the disability evaluation from 20 percent to 10 percent for residuals of a right knee medial meniscectomy was not proper and restored the Veteran's rating to 20 percent effective December 10, 2012.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his right knee disability. The rating for his service-connected right knee condition will be reconsidered after this additional information has been gathered.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, postoperative residuals of a medial meniscectomy, was rated at 10 percent from October 26, 2004 to June 9, 2014. The rating was increased based on the severity of his symptoms and limitation of motion.
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