The Veteran's left knee disability, including limitation of extension and instability, is rated at 40 percent effective January 24, 2018. A separate 20 percent rating for moderate instability is granted since May 18, 2007. A 30 percent rating for severe instability or recurrent subluxation is granted as of September 6, 2017. A 20 percent rating for limitation of flexion and a 20 percent rating for meniscus condition are effective January 24, 2018.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability met the criteria for a higher rating based on his symptoms of instability, pain, and functional impairment as evidenced by medical records and examination findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellar Tendonitis, Meniscus Condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 5, 2018
- Citation
- 18108349
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
The Veteran's left ankle sprain and right knee patellar tendonitis are currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that neither condition warrants a higher rating based on current evidence.
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