The Board granted a separate 10 percent evaluation for symptomatic removal of the semilunar cartilage in the left knee as of February 17, 2012. The Veteran's chondromalacia with degenerative arthritis and medial meniscal tear was previously evaluated at 10 percent based on limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner diagnosed symptomatic removal of semilunar cartilage in the left knee as of February 17, 2012, which resulted in effusion and locking. This condition warranted a separate evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- chondromalacia of the left knee with degenerative arthritis, medial meniscal tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 11, 2014
- Citation
- 1416318
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error regarding the Veteran's left knee disability. A VA examination is required to determine if the condition began during service or is otherwise related to active service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination, and a new evaluation is needed to determine if any right knee disability had its onset during service or is related to service-connected conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right knee disability. The case will be returned for further development and an addendum opinion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the VA medical examinations are inadequate and requires an addendum opinion to determine if the Veteran's right knee disability is related to his service.
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