The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for right knee laxity and increased ratings in excess of 10 percent for medial meniscal tear prior to November 2, 2012, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter are denied. The evidence does not support the presence of symptoms warranting higher ratings under applicable DCs.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not demonstrate limitation of flexion of the right knee to 30 degrees or any other criteria necessary for a higher rating under the relevant Diagnostic Codes (DCs).
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Laxity, Medial Meniscal Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 29, 2018
- Citation
- 18115077
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's right knee laxity is rated at 20 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating as his instability does not meet the criteria for more severe disability.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in the loss of use of both lower extremities, necessitating regular and constant use of assistive devices for locomotion.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including osteoarthritis and a medial meniscal tear, was granted ratings for limitation of flexion, extension, and instability from March 26, 2012, to March 23, 2016. A TDIU rating was also granted during this period.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that the Veteran is entitled to a 10 percent rating for his right knee laxity beginning July 2, 2010. However, further development is needed due to inadequate VA examination opinions and additional evidence must be considered.
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