The Veteran's left knee DJD and instability, as well as his lumbar spine disability, are all granted with specific ratings. The left knee DJD is rated at 10% from November 20, 2008 to December 3, 2018, and the lumbar spine disability remains at 20%. The Veteran's meniscus tear and instability each receive a separate 10% rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations consistently supported the findings of moderate knee DJD with instability and meniscal tear, warranting the granted ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Degenerative Joint Disease of the Left Knee","additional_notes":"Meniscal tear, instability"}, {"condition_name":"Lumbar Spine Degenerative Joint Disease"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19194451
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