The Veteran's right knee internal derangement and osteoarthritis are rated at 20 percent from August 13, 2010 to June 21, 2012.,A separate 10 percent rating is granted for right knee laxity effective August 13, 2010. A third 20 percent rating is granted for post-repair residuals of a right knee medial meniscus tear.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's right knee internal derangement and osteoarthritis are manifested by pain and limited range of motion, with flexion up to 105 degrees and extension up to 20 degrees from June 22, 2012. Right knee laxity is also noted as having symptoms of slight lateral instability. Post-repair residuals of a right knee medial meniscus tear are also present.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Right Knee Internal Derangement","additional_conditions":["Osteoarthritis"]}, {"condition_name":"Post-Repair Residuals of Right Knee Medial Meniscus Tear"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 8, 2020
- Citation
- 20065687
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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