The Veteran's right knee disability has been granted a separate 10 percent evaluation for subluxation and lateral instability, and a 20 percent evaluation for dislocated cartilage with frequent episodes of joint pain and effusion.,The Veteran's left knee disability has been granted a 20 percent evaluation for dislocated cartilage with frequent episodes of joint pain and effusion.
The deciding factor: Both knees have been found to have instability, which is the primary issue in these cases. The right knee was found to have subluxation and lateral instability, warranting a separate 10 percent evaluation, while the left knee has dislocated cartilage with frequent episodes of joint pain and effusion, warranting a 20 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia patella, Left knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20062397
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted effective dates of June 17, 2010 for service connection and separate ratings for right knee instability and left knee instability.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not properly before it due to procedural errors and remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right and left knee patella tendon repairs, with painful motion, have been granted increased ratings of 20 percent each. The instability in both knees has also been rated at 10 percent.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and bilateral knee conditions, have precluded him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU rating for the period beginning April 5, 2020.
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