The Veteran's right knee disability, which includes arthroscopic plica excision, mechanical chondroplasty, and partial meniscectomy, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to limited flexion of the right knee.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee flexion was consistently noted as full (130 degrees or more) during all examinations and evaluations provided in the appeal period, which is well above the limitation required for a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee arthroscopic plica excision, Medial compartment mechanical chondroplasty, Partial meniscectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 2, 2019
- Citation
- 19176312
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The Board found that the reduction of the Veteran's rating for loss of right knee flexion from 20% to 10%, effective August 4, 2010 was not proper due to lack of improvement in his condition.
- Granted
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the appellant's service-connected right knee disability is not manifested by frequent episodes of locking, pain and effusion into the joint or malunion of the tibia or fibula resulting in impairment to the right knee. The appellant's service-connected right knee disability is manifested by lateral instability, chondromalacia, general pain and effusion into the joint, and degenerative joint disease with limited extension.
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