The Veteran's left knee disability has been rated at 10 percent for limitation of extension and 30 percent for instability since August 2010. The rating was increased to 40 percent effective July 7, 2015.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found the Veteran had severe lateral instability with frequent episodes of locking and effusion, which warranted a higher disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Dislocation of Semilunar Cartilage, Severe Lateral Instability, Frequent Episodes of Locking and Effusion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 22, 2016
- Citation
- 1606605
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- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 40 percent for limitation of extension, effective December 18, 2025. The Veteran also received separate ratings for instability and dislocation of semilunar cartilage.
- Granted
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- Denied
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- Denied
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