The Veteran's bilateral knee conditions, including his pre-existing medial meniscectomies, are currently rated at 10 percent each for instability under Diagnostic Code 5257. The RO has granted separate 10 percent ratings effective May 20, 2010.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current knee conditions have been evaluated as instability (status post meniscectomy) and are rated at the minimum level of disability under Diagnostic Code 5257.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Medial Meniscectomy, Right Knee Medial Meniscectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 2, 2010
- Citation
- 1045089
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- Denied
The Veteran's left knee disability, including the residuals of a previous meniscectomy, is currently rated at 10 percent for painful motion and limited extension. The Board found that this rating adequately reflects his symptoms without warranting a higher evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered additional development due to deficiencies in the VA examination, including missing joint testing and consideration of lay statements.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected right and left knee conditions due to insufficient information provided by the VA examination regarding flare-ups and additional functional loss.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the reduction in the disability evaluation from 20 percent to 10 percent for residuals of a right knee medial meniscectomy was not proper and restored the Veteran's rating to 20 percent effective December 10, 2012.
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