The Board has granted a 20% evaluation for left knee instability since May 31, 2005. The Veteran's post-traumatic arthritis of the left knee is not rated higher due to lack of ankylosis or dislocated semilunar cartilage.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination in October 2012 confirmed moderate lateral instability with no evidence of ankylosis, dislocated semilunar cartilage, or impairment of the tibia and fibula.
- Claimed conditions
- post-traumatic arthritis of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 31, 2013
- Citation
- 1324362
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected left knee disabilities are being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his conditions.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for post-traumatic arthritis of the left knee status post meniscectomy was denied.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than June 8, 2009, for the grant of service connection for left knee instability and a 30 percent rating was also denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left knee disability is being remanded due to the need for further development. The current highest possible rating of 40 percent has been assigned since August 10, 2007.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left knee disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating greater than 20 percent under the applicable diagnostic codes.
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