The Veteran's right knee disability, which includes a meniscus tear post-surgery, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the evidence does not support an increase in rating beyond this level.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the Veteran’s symptoms did not warrant a higher rating as his flexion was limited to 120 degrees and he could perform three repetitions without additional loss of function or range of motion, which is consistent with a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5260.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee meniscus tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 25, 2019
- Citation
- 19149214
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including plantar fasciitis of both feet, a low back disability, a left ankle disability, meniscus tears in both knees, and hip disabilities, as additional development is necessary to obtain adequate medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased rating to afford the Veteran an opportunity to attend examinations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases of entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee degenerative joint disease and entitlement to a compensable rating for right knee meniscus tear due to inadequate VA examinations.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability, finding that his current symptoms are related to his military service and establishing continuity of symptomatology since service.
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