The Veteran's right knee disability, including lateral meniscectomy and traumatic arthritis, has been rated based on the current level of impairment. The Veteran received a higher rating for his traumatic arthritis from November 25, 2011, but remains entitled to a separate rating for his lateral meniscectomy.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability was evaluated under DCs 5260 and 5261 due to limitation of motion. The VA examinations showed significant functional impairment with pain, weakness, and instability, warranting the current ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Lateral meniscectomy of the right knee with anterior cruciate ligament insufficiency, Traumatic arthritis of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 13, 2012
- Citation
- 1231558
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What this means for you
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- Partly granted
The Veteran was granted ratings for his left and right knee disabilities, as well as special monthly compensation and TDIU.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran withdrew his appeal of the issues related to traumatic arthritis of the right knee and post-operative ligament injury of the right knee at a hearing before the undersigned Veterans Law Judge. New and material evidence was received to reopen claims of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and left knee disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and non-compliance with previous remand directives. The claim is being returned for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for new examinations and consideration of updated VA criteria.
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