The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected left knee disability prior to October 8, 2009 is denied.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence of dislocated semilunar cartilage, which is a requirement for the separate rating under Diagnostic Code 5258.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee injury with residuals, instability, partial meniscectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 30, 2015
- Citation
- 1532632
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his right knee disability has been dismissed as he withdrew the appeal prior to a decision being made.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected left knee disability is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and updated medical records.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left knee disability is not related to his service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by arthritis with pain, swelling, and weakness, did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation prior to August 31, 2009.
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