The Veteran's right knee limitation of flexion is not rated higher than 10 percent, and a separate rating for the meniscal disability has been granted. The back disability secondary to the right knee disability is also service-connected.,The Veteran’s right knee condition remains at 10 percent, but he now receives an additional 20 percent for his meniscal disability. His back disability, diagnosed as DDD, is rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee conditions do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes, while his secondary service-connected back disability has been granted.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Limitation of Flexion, Right Knee Meniscal Disability, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) of the Back
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 26, 2020
- Citation
- 20036083
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What this means for you
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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.
- 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.
- Granted
The Veteran's right ankle and knee disabilities have been granted increased ratings, with the highest rating of 50% for right knee limitation of extension from September 1, 2023 to June 24, 2024. Other issues related to instability and locking have also been addressed.
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