The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his right knee disabilities were denied. The rating for residuals of a right knee meniscectomy prior to January 28, 2013 was denied as the evidence did not show ankylosis or severe recurrent subluxation/inability to use the knee. Since January 28, 2013, he received a separate 20 percent rating for right knee dislocation of semilunar cartilage and a 10 percent rating for limitation of extension.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show ankylosis or severe instability/inability to use the knee prior to January 28, 2013. Since then, he received a separate 20 percent rating for right knee dislocation of semilunar cartilage and a 10 percent rating for limitation of extension.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee meniscectomy, Right knee dislocation of semilunar cartilage, Right knee limitation of extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 21, 2018
- Citation
- 18104254
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including limitation of extension and flexion, instability, and meniscus condition, is now rated at 20 percent effective March 7, 2020.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including limitation of extension and flexion, instability, and meniscus condition, is now rated at 20 percent effective March 7, 2020.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further action due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding medication effects on the Veteran's right knee disability.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeals for ratings in excess of 10 percent for painful right knee scar, right knee instability, and limitation of flexion. The appeal for a compensable rating for limitation of extension is also dismissed.
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