The Veteran's right knee disability, including a lateral meniscus tear and degenerative joint disease, is currently rated at 10 percent for the tear. The limitation of extension associated with these conditions has not been found to warrant an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s right knee flexion was limited to 5 degrees to 95 degrees, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261. The limitation of extension did not reach the level required for a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- lateral meniscus tear, degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 28, 2011
- Citation
- 1143478
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to an error in providing notice of a pre-decisional hearing, and the Veteran is entitled to such a hearing before the AOJ.
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