The Veteran's appeal is mixed, with some issues granted and others denied. The Veteran has a higher rating for left knee osteoarthritis status post lateral meniscectomy but not for his hip strain. He also received a separate rating for dislocated semilunar cartilage from December 14, 2009 through January 15, 2014. However, he was denied higher ratings for left knee status post total arthroplasty.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis prior to January 16, 2014 did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent due to functional limitations and lack of instability. The separate rating for dislocated semilunar cartilage was granted as it met the criteria. However, his total knee replacement from March 1, 2015 did not warrant a higher than 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee osteoarthritis, left hip strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 30, 2016
- Citation
- 1639154
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