The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right and left knee disabilities were denied. The RO found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The VA compensation examinations showed arthritis in each knee, but no ankylosis of either knee or lateral instability or recurrent subluxation.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia of the patella, Status post arthroscopy and lateral meniscectomy of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 18, 2012
- Citation
- 1224883
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- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling due to pain and instability, but not meeting the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other diagnostic codes. A separate rating for symptomatic removal of semilunar cartilage has been granted.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated at 20 percent under DC 5257. From April 17, 2009, the criteria are met for a separate 20 percent rating for right knee locking, pain, and effusion under DC 5258.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for right knee strain with chondromalacia and scars, assigning a 20 percent rating effective from June 10, 2013 to October 29, 2013. The Veteran's other claims were not addressed.
- Denied
The Veteran's left knee disability has been rated at 10 percent since August 19, 2002. The evidence does not support a higher rating based on the current level of functional impairment.
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