The Veteran's service-connected right knee disability, characterized by a grade 1/3 medial collateral ligament tear and torn medial meniscus, has been rated at 10 percent for both limitation of motion and instability. The Board found that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of his condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected right knee disability is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling under Diagnostic Codes 5260 (limitation of flexion) and 5257 (instability), which are appropriate given the nature of his injury and current symptoms. The Board found that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Right grade 1/3 medial collateral ligament tear of the right knee, Torn medial meniscus of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2013
- Citation
- 1335660
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities have not met the criteria for a 20 percent evaluation prior to May 21, 2007.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the veteran's right knee disabilities, including Osgood-Schlatter's disease and torn medial meniscus, were incurred during service. The lumbar spine disability is not well-grounded.
- Denied
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