The Veteran's right knee disability, including instability and degenerative arthritis, warrants a rating of 20 percent under DC 5261 for limitation of flexion to 15 degrees. A separate 10 percent rating is granted for slight instability.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings supported the presence of moderate right knee instability warranting a separate 10 percent evaluation, in addition to the existing 10 percent rating for degenerative arthritis and limitation of flexion.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of right knee meniscectomy with degenerative arthritis, Right knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 8, 2011
- Citation
- 1133233
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Related decisions
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- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including limitation of extension and flexion, instability, and meniscus condition, is now rated at 20 percent effective March 7, 2020.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including limitation of extension and flexion, instability, and meniscus condition, is now rated at 20 percent effective March 7, 2020.
- Granted
The Board has granted effective dates of June 17, 2010 for service connection and separate ratings for right knee instability and left knee instability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the aggravation of a preexisting right knee condition during service. The Veteran's right knee condition was noted prior to service, and the VA examiner concluded it did not worsen beyond its natural progression.
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