The Veteran's left knee disability, including symptoms related to a meniscal tear and attempted surgical repair, warrants an initial evaluation of 20 percent for the entire appeal period.,For the same time frame, her osteoarthritis also warrants a separate initial evaluation of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability is primarily characterized by symptoms related to a meniscal tear and attempted surgical repair, which most closely approximates the criteria for a 20 percent evaluation under DC 5258.
- Claimed conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction, Meniscal tear, Osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 10, 2014
- Citation
- 1426307
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The Veteran's right knee disability, including post-total knee arthroplasty, is rated at 30% effective December 1, 2018. The TDIU claim was granted from January 1, 2018.
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