The Veteran's left knee disability resulted in a temporary total evaluation for convalescence following surgery. For the period prior to March 16, 2009, he was granted an increased rating of 10 percent; from March 16, 2009 to September 8, 2009, he received a 20 percent rating for cartilage dislocation with frequent episodes of locking and pain. From October 10, 2009 forward, the Veteran was granted a 20 percent rating for instability. For the period from August 29, 2009 to present, he received a 20 percent rating for limitation of flexion.
The deciding factor: The VA examination and treatment records supported the Veteran's complaints of pain and limited motion following his left knee surgery in September 2009. The disability was characterized by instability and cartilage dislocation with frequent episodes of locking, warranting a higher rating than what he had previously received.
- Claimed conditions
- Osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease of the left knee, Left knee meniscal tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 4, 2018
- Citation
- 1827505
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