The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities, specifically his right and left knee disabilities with post-operative meniscectomy residuals, were found to meet the criteria for a separate 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5260 (limitation of flexion) and a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5257 (recurrent subluxation or lateral instability).
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee disabilities, particularly his right knee disability with post-operative meniscectomy residuals, met the criteria for separate ratings based on limitation of flexion as well as recurrent subluxation or lateral instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Arthritis, Medial Meniscus Tear, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 12, 2018
- Citation
- 1822229
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- Granted
The Board has restored the Veteran's right knee disability rating from 10% to 30%, effective July 1, 2025, finding that the reduction was improper and constituted a de facto severance of service connection.
- Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, tendinitis, and strain, status post arthroscopy with meniscal tear and degenerative arthritis (limitation of flexion), and awarded an initial compensable rating for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, tendinitis, and strain, status post arthroscopy with meniscal tear and degenerative arthritis (limitation of extension).
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's back disorder is remanded for further examination and opinion to determine its etiology, including consideration of his in-service injury and treatment.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial evaluation for cervical spine disability remains at 10 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA regulations.
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