The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and a separate rating for symptomatic removal of the semilunar cartilage has been granted. The appeal for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish that the Veteran’s limitation of extension warranted a higher than 20 percent rating or that his flexion limitation warranted a higher than 10 percent rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee meniscus tear, Plica syndrome, Osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 12, 2019
- Citation
- 19185068
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
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