The Veteran's left knee tendonitis is now rated at 20 percent, effective September 3, 2015. Her herniated disc of the lumbar spine with osteoporosis is also rated at 20 percent, effective November 6, 2014.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee tendonitis has been found to have moderate instability and a meniscal tear since September 3, 2015, warranting a separate 20% evaluation. Her herniated disc of the lumbar spine with osteoporosis was previously rated at 10%, but now meets criteria for a higher rating due to flexion limitation between 50-60 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Tendonitis, Herniated Disc of the Lumbar Spine with Osteoporosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 1, 2017
- Citation
- 1755142
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