The Veteran's left knee disability, including a meniscal tear and degenerative arthritis, is rated at 20 percent from August 27, 2009 to December 4, 2018.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations consistently documented the presence of a meniscal tear with frequent episodes of joint pain, which met the criteria for a separate rating under Diagnostic Code 5260 (meniscal condition) and Diagnostic Code 5258 (degenerative arthritis).
- Claimed conditions
- Meniscal tear, Degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 15, 2019
- Citation
- A19002855
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