The Veteran's right knee disability, including medial collateral ligament strain and meniscal tear, is rated at 30 percent for limitation of extension since May 8, 2012. A separate 20 percent rating is granted for the meniscal tear.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran has limited right knee flexion (to 80 degrees) and extension (to 20 degrees), warranting a 30% rating under Diagnostic Code 5261. The presence of frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion in the meniscal tear is sufficient to grant a separate 20% rating under Diagnostic Code 5258.
- Claimed conditions
- Medial collateral ligament strain, Meniscal tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 28, 2018
- Citation
- 18160717
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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