The Veteran's left knee disability, which includes a history of meniscectomy and current symptoms such as pain and effusion, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the evidence does not support a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability was rated based on symptomatic removal of semilunar cartilage (DC 5259) and limitation of flexion (DC 5260). As his symptoms are encompassed by these ratings, he is not entitled to a higher rating under any other diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee torn cartilage, Left knee meniscectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 6, 2020
- Citation
- 20052383
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran meets the schedular requirement for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, and his service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection and a higher rating for his left knee disability are being remanded. The reduction of the 10 percent rating for the residuals of left knee meniscectomy effective January 1, 2019 is restored.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right elbow disability was denied. The claims for increased ratings for left knee meniscectomy, DJD, limitation of extension, flexion, and instability were granted with effective dates as of June 26, 2015. The initial increased rating claim for right knee ligament tear was also granted but remains in appellate status.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran is granted a disability rating of 30 percent for limited extension of the left knee due to meniscus degenerative disease from January 24, 2010. A separate 10 percent rating is granted for limited flexion of the left knee due to meniscus degenerative disease.
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