The Veteran's right knee disability, including an anterior cruciate ligament tear and a medial meniscal tear, is rated at the maximum allowable under Diagnostic Code 5257 (instability of the knee). Additionally, his degenerative joint disease is rated at 30% based on severe limitation of motion. The appeal for higher ratings has been granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee instability and arthritis meet or approximate the criteria for the maximum schedular ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5257 (instability) and 5010 (arthritis).
- Claimed conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear, Medial Meniscal Tear, Degenerative Joint Disease (Arthritis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 10, 2014
- Citation
- 1405875
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee disabilities do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they do not result in limitation of flexion to 30 degrees or less, or limitation of extension to 15 degrees or more. The current ratings are therefore denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for cervical spine disability and PTSD due to a lack of adequate medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's conditions and service. The Veteran was scheduled for an examination but did not attend, so further attempts are needed.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee arthritis is rated at 10% and his meniscal tear is separately rated at 20%. The higher rating for the meniscal tear is denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including osteoarthritis and a medial meniscal tear, was granted ratings for limitation of flexion, extension, and instability from March 26, 2012, to March 23, 2016. A TDIU rating was also granted during this period.
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