The Board denied increased evaluations for the Veteran's right knee internal derangement and partial ACL tear, as well as his infra-patella neuritis. The evidence did not show severe recurrent subluxation or lateral instability for the right knee, nor severe to complete paralysis due to the infra-patella neuritis.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's right knee impairment did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Codes 5257 and 8527.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee internal derangement, Partial ACL tear, Partial MCL tear, Medial meniscus tear, Osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 13, 2020
- Citation
- 20053896
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including post-total knee arthroplasty, is rated at 30% effective December 1, 2018. The TDIU claim was granted from January 1, 2018.
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