The Veteran's right knee meniscal tear, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, status post arthroscopic surgery is granted with a 10 percent rating for the entire period on appeal. A separate 20 percent rating is granted for his right knee limitation of flexion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms and range of motion findings supported the need for higher ratings based on the severity of his meniscal tear and limitation of flexion, with consideration given to flare-ups during examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee meniscal tear, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, status post arthroscopic surgery, Right knee limitation of flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 22, 2019
- Citation
- 19165355
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