The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for his torn medial meniscus, torn anterior cruciate ligament, osteochondral injury, and osteoarthritis of the right knee has been denied. The RO found that the disability did not warrant a compensable rating prior to December 13, 2006, or a rating in excess of 10 percent from that date.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner noted that the Veteran's range of motion was flexion to 135 degrees and extension to 0 degrees. The MRI report indicated an anterior cruciate ligament tear; vertical tear, posterior horn of medial meniscus; and osteochondral injury involving the anterior aspect of the medial femoral condyle.
- Claimed conditions
- Torn Medial Meniscus, Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Osteochondral Injury, Osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 27, 2009
- Citation
- 0919679
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