The Veteran's right knee was rated at 20 percent for meniscal tear, effective from January 26, 2008. The left knee remains rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran demonstrated symptoms of locking and effusion in the right knee warranting a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5258.
- Claimed conditions
- Meniscal tear of the right knee, Meniscal tear of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1001289
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- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability, including osteoarthritis and internal derangement, is currently rated at 10 percent. The separate ratings for meniscal tear (20%) and moderate instability (20%) are granted effective September 23, 2013, and February 24, 2020 respectively.,The Veteran's left knee disability does not warrant a higher rating as the flexion limitation is at most 70 degrees, which does not meet the criteria for a 20 percent rating under DC 5260.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU were denied. The left knee instability was granted, but the meniscal tear and limitation of motion claims remained denied.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by painful motion and degenerative arthritis with frequent episodes of 'locking' and pain, was rated at 20 percent prior to September 19, 2020. As of that date, the disability has been rated at 20 percent due to limitation of extension between 10 to 14 degrees.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected lumbosacral spine disability was denied. The Board also remanded the issue of whether his right knee condition is secondary to his left knee disability, which requires further examination and opinion.
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