The Veteran's left knee instability and medial collateral ligament tear with meniscal tear are granted a separate rating of 10 percent, effective December 22, 2011. The claim for an increased rating is denied. TDIU based on service-connected disabilities is granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examination confirmed the Veteran's left knee instability and medial collateral ligament tear with meniscal tear, which warranted a separate 10 percent disability rating effective December 22, 2011. The increased rating claim was denied as the current symptoms did not meet or exceed the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee medial collateral ligament tear, Medial meniscal tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 19, 2020
- Citation
- 20067458
Veterans Law Judge
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated as 10 percent for ACL tear and DJD, with no compensable rating for limitation of extension. A separate 20 percent rating has been granted for the medial meniscal tear.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, effective June 25, 2003. The Board has found that the evidence does not support a higher evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records from Atlantic Orthopedic Specialists.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the veteran's medial meniscal tear, right knee with traumatic arthritis warrants a 20 percent rating but not higher.
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