The Veteran's left knee instability and scars were rated at 10% prior to April 22, 2013. After that date, the disability rating was increased to 30%. The meniscectomy and ACL reconstruction with chondromalacia is now rated at 30%.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee instability and scars were found to be more severe after April 22, 2013, warranting a higher disability rating of 30%. The meniscectomy and ACL reconstruction with chondromalacia was also rated at 30% effective from that date.
- Claimed conditions
- Instability of left knee, Scars on left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 30, 2013
- Citation
- 1343311
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for instability of the left knee from September 9, 2008 to April 30, 2013 is granted. The Board found that it was at least as likely as not that the Veteran experienced slight instability during this period.
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