The Board granted initial disability ratings of 20 percent for the Veteran's right and left knee meniscal disabilities, finding that these conditions meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5258 (analogous to dislocation of the semilunar cartilage).
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed symptoms such as frequent episodes of joint 'locking', pain, and effusion in both knees.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Meniscal Disability, Left Knee Meniscal Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 23, 2015
- Citation
- 1549449
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims regarding increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral knee conditions are remanded due to inadequate medical examination reports and the need for further development.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee was denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the period prior to November 23, 2016, and in excess of 30 percent thereafter. The left knee was granted a separate evaluation of 10 percent for instability and a rating of 30 percent for limitation of motion from April 1, 2014, to prior to November 23, 2016. Both knees were denied an evaluation in excess of the assigned ratings.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 20 percent for limited extension and a separate rating of 20 percent for meniscal disability. The right shoulder disability was granted a 40 percent rating from June 19, 2019 onwards.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including arthritis and meniscal issues, is rated at 10 percent throughout the appeal period.
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