The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for left knee instability before March 30, 2009 was denied. However, he received a 30% rating based on instability from that date.,A separate 10% rating was granted for the meniscus involvement of the left knee after March 30, 2009.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms before March 30, 2009 did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on instability. After that date, his symptoms included locking and effusion into the joint.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Injury with Degenerative Joint Disease, Meniscus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 19, 2013
- Citation
- 1323206
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