The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 10 percent for limitation of flexion, and separate ratings are granted for removal of semilunar cartilage (10%) and lateral instability (30%).
The deciding factor: The September 2019 VA examination showed a limitation of flexion to 40 degrees during flare-ups, warranting a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 5260.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Lateral Instability, Removal of Right Knee Semilunar Cartilage, Limitation of Flexion of the Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 17, 2020
- Citation
- 20054436
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has restored the 10 percent disability rating for right and left knee lateral instability from October 30, 2018 to January 6, 2021 as there was no actual improvement in the condition that would warrant a reduction.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected right knee conditions, including instability and chondromalacia with degenerative changes. The Veteran is scheduled for a VA knee examination.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated at 10 percent for iliotibial band syndrome with patellofemoral syndrome and a separate 10 percent rating for lateral instability since January 5, 2018. No higher ratings are granted.
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