The Board has granted service connection for a right medial meniscus tear and post-surgical residuals, as well as temporary total disability ratings based on convalescence following surgeries in May and November 2006. The veteran's knee disorder was found to be part of his service-connected condition.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the August 2005 surgery for a medial meniscus tear was required due to the veteran's service-connected right knee disability, which combined with an industrial injury necessitated the surgery. The temporary total disability ratings were granted based on the need for convalescence from the surgeries in May and November 2006.
- Claimed conditions
- right medial meniscus tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 28, 2008
- Citation
- 0841037
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his right medial meniscus tear.
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral knee osteoarthritis and a right medial meniscus tear, as well as generalized arthritis (not limited to ankles and knees) and hypertension. The Veteran's current disabilities were not shown to be incurred during his periods of active military service.,Service connection was also denied for the Veteran's claimed conditions due to lack of evidence showing they were incurred or aggravated by active duty.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral knee disorder is being remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding the likely etiology of his current bilateral knee disability.
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