The Veteran's left knee disability, including arthritis with limitation of motion, meniscal tear, and instability, is rated at 10 percent since October 9, 2013. The rating will be adjusted based on the specific issues addressed.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran has arthritis, a meniscus issue (tear), and instability of the left knee, warranting a 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5260 for limitation of flexion and Diagnostic Code 5257 for recurrent subluxation or lateral instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis with limitation of motion, Meniscal tear, Instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 26, 2020
- Citation
- 20035884
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The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee condition is etiologically related to service and grants service connection for this disability.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inconsistencies in the rating decisions and need for further examination to determine the current severity of his left knee disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the February 2021 VA examination for the right knee disability is inadequate and remanded to obtain a new examination. The Veteran contends he should be awarded a higher rating due to his symptoms, including pain during active and passive range of motion testing.
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