The veteran's residual scars, status post left knee arthroscopy are rated at 10 percent. The claim to reopen for a right knee disorder as secondary to the service-connected disability of residuals, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and partial lateral meniscectomy with degenerative arthritis of the left knee was granted.
The deciding factor: The veteran's scars were found to be superficial and tender on examination, warranting a 10 percent rating. The claim for secondary service connection for a right knee disorder was reopened based on new evidence but ultimately denied as not being related to the service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and partial lateral meniscectomy with degenerative arthritis of the left knee, Residual scars, status post left knee arthroscopy, Right knee disorder
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2009
- Citation
- 0901247
What this means for you
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