The Veteran's right knee disability, including meniscal impairment and subluxation/instability, has been granted with a 10 percent rating since August 4, 2011. The ratings for limitation of flexion and extension have also been granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had painful but otherwise non-compensable limitation of flexion and subluxation/instability during the appeal period, warranting a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5257 respectively. The limitation of extension was found to be less than 10 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Meniscal Impairment, Right Knee Subluxation/Instability, Right Knee Limitation of Flexion, Right Knee Limitation of Extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19172047
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's disability ratings for right knee hemarthrosis, limitation of flexion, and diastolic dysfunction were denied. The reduction in the rating for right knee hemarthrosis was also denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims for increased ratings for various knee disabilities and entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) due to the need for regular aid and attendance. The Veteran needs additional VA examinations to determine the severity of her service-connected knee disabilities, including whether she requires assistance with daily activities.
- Granted
The Board has granted separate ratings of 10 percent for right knee instability and limitation of extension, finding that the Veteran's symptoms do not require a prescription from a medical provider for a brace or cane.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right knee conditions were denied. The rating decisions addressed limitations of flexion and extension, instability, and meniscal disorders.
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