The Veteran's right and left knees are currently rated at 20 percent each for post-operative torn menisci under Diagnostic Code 5260, with separate ratings of 20 percent each for post-operative torn menisci under Diagnostic Code 5258.,New evidence has been received sufficient to reopen the claim for service connection for a low back condition as secondary to service-connected bilateral knee conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's flexion of both knees is consistently at or above 60 degrees, which corresponds to a noncompensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5260. The evidence supports the need for separate ratings under Diagnostic Code 5258 due to frequent episodes of joint locking and pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-operative torn menisci of right knee, Post-operative torn menisci of left knee
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 31, 2020
- Citation
- 20057288
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