The Veteran's appeal was granted for service connection and initial compensable ratings for right eye pterygium, left eye pinquecula, and right knee meniscectomy with osteoarthritis. The Veteran also received a higher initial rating for his right knee instability.,Service connection was established for the right eye pterygium, left eye pinquecula, and right knee meniscectomy with osteoarthritis.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence demonstrated that the Veteran's conditions were service-connected and met the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left corneal endotheliopathy, Right eye pterygium, Left eye pinquecula, Right knee meniscectomy with osteoarthritis, Right knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 27, 2012
- Citation
- 1233575
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What this means for you
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
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