The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 30 percent since July 1, 2016. The left knee disability remains rated as 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating for the right knee disability since July 1, 2016, and the left knee disability continues to meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating based on limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee meniscectomy with degenerative joint disease, Left knee instability and arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 6, 2017
- Citation
- 1725751
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the issues of increased evaluations for low back strain and right knee disability, as well as the issue of TDIU prior to June 14, 2011. The case will be remanded for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for further evidentiary development and to ensure compliance with prior remand instructions.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee disability has been rated at 20 percent since August 18, 2012. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating as there is no limitation of motion or instability severe enough to warrant an increased rating.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the veteran's right knee disability, characterized by lateral instability and degenerative joint disease, warrants a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5257.
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