The Veteran's service-connected right knee disability is now rated at 20 percent, effective from May 7, 2014. The left knee disability remains at a 20 percent rating since the same date.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that after May 7, 2014, the Veteran's right and left knees were characterized by dislocated semilunar meniscus cartilage with frequent episodes of 'locking', pain, and effusion into the joint. These findings met the criteria for a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5258.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia patella (right knee), Patellofemoral pain syndrome (left knee)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 24, 2020
- Citation
- 20055683
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