The Veteran's internal derangement of the left knee is currently rated at 20 percent, and his arthritis of the left knee warrants a separate 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA medical examination found no structural damage in the X-rays but noted significant soft tissue issues such as medial shelf plica syndrome and lateral meniscus tear. The Veteran's symptoms have been managed with surgery, leading to improvement in his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Internal derangement of the left knee, Arthritis of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 25, 2010
- Citation
- 1019380
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