The RO found clear and unmistakable error in the August 2007 rating decision that awarded a 20% disability rating for residuals of a meniscectomy of the left knee, and restored the original 10% rating effective January 1, 2009.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a 20% rating at the time of the August 2007 decision.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a meniscectomy of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2012
- Citation
- 1200869
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