The Veteran's right knee condition was rated at 20 percent prior to February 9, 2006 due to instability and subluxation.,In July 2005, the Veteran underwent an arthroscopic partial medial meniscectomy. She received a temporary 100% rating for convalescence from July 28, 2005, to September 1, 2005.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed moderate instability and subluxation of the right knee prior to February 9, 2006.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Instability, Removal of Semilunar Cartilage
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2018
- Citation
- 1801859
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