The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis and subluxation were granted initial disability ratings of 20 percent for the period prior to October 21, 2014.,An effective date of September 9, 2010 was assigned for the grant of a 20 percent rating for subluxation of the left patella associated with osteoarthritis of the left knee.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee had frequent episodes of 'locking,' pain, and effusion into the joint prior to October 21, 2014. The VA examiner noted moderate recurrent subluxation.,The effective date was set at September 9, 2010 based on the Veteran's statements regarding his symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee, Subluxation of the left patella
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 21, 2017
- Citation
- 1723094
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