The Veteran's right knee disability, including a meniscal tear and DJD, was rated at 20 percent prior to January 5, 2015. From March 1, 2015, the Veteran is awarded a separate 10 percent rating for degenerative changes with painful motion.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records supported the findings of ongoing right knee disability including meniscal tear and DJD, which warranted the initial 20% evaluation. From March 1, 2015, the Veteran's symptoms were characterized by symptomatic removal of dislocated cartilage.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Meniscal Tear, Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) - Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 22, 2016
- Citation
- 1647880
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