The Veteran's right knee disability has been rated at 20 percent since March 2005, with a separate 20 percent rating for semilunar cartilage condition. The Board finds that the evidence supports these ratings.
The deciding factor: VA examinations and treatment records consistently show moderate recurrent patellar subluxation and lateral instability, warranting a 20 percent rating under DC 5257. A separate 20 percent rating is also warranted for semilunar cartilage condition with frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Disability (Residuals of Tibia Fracture), Semilunar Cartilage Condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 13, 2013
- Citation
- 1325643
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