The Veteran's right knee instability has been rated as 20% disabling, and his left knee disability (post-traumatic osteoarthritis) has been rated as 60% disabling. These ratings are effective from March 28, 2006.
The deciding factor: The RO assigned the initial ratings based on the severity of the Veteran's knee disabilities, with consideration given to the specific diagnostic codes applicable to each condition and the criteria for evaluating knee disabilities under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 2, 2015
- Citation
- 1514304
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Related decisions
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for left knee medial compartment arthrosis, status post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, and degenerative joint disease is denied. A separate 10 percent rating, but not higher, for left knee limitation of extension as of April 6, 2023, but not earlier, is granted.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized as degenerative arthritis with recurrent patellar dislocation, is currently evaluated at a 20 percent rating. The Board denied an increased rating beyond this level.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right knee instability, following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, is granted to a 20 percent disability rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for bilateral knee Degenerative Joint Disease have been remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.
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