The Veteran's left knee ACL reconstruction residuals are currently rated as 20 percent disabling, and his degenerative joint disease associated with the ACL reconstruction is also rated at 10 percent. The superficial scar residuals of the left knee ACL reconstruction are rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations consistently noted no significant instability or additional limitations following repetitive use or during flare-ups for the left knee, except for occasional swelling and pain with prolonged standing and increased symptoms on stairs. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities were not found to be more disabling than his numerous VA examinations and opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 16, 2009
- Citation
- 0943484
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