The Veteran's initial and increased ratings for left knee conditions are denied. A separate rating for limitation in flexion is granted.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support the need for higher ratings based on functional loss or instability of the joints, as well as the absence of ankylosis or dislocated semilunar cartilage.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Arthritis (Left Knee), Semilunar Cartilage Condition, Limitation in Flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19170073
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left knee disability prior to December 20, 2017 was denied. A separate 10 percent rating for instability of the left knee on and after December 20, 2017 is granted.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee instability and degenerative joint disease have not worsened to warrant a higher rating. The claim for a separate compensable rating for semilunar cartilage condition is granted.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability has been rated at 20 percent since March 2005, with a separate 20 percent rating for semilunar cartilage condition. The Board finds that the evidence supports these ratings.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his right knee strain with a sebaceous cyst and degenerative arthritis, as well as his left knee degenerative arthritis, are denied. The current ratings of 20% each for both knees remain unchanged.
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