The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's meniscus tear of the left knee, finding that his disability has been characterized by painful motion throughout the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s left knee meniscus disability was characterized by painful motion without additional functional loss or limitation during repetitive testing.
- Claimed conditions
- Meniscus tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20068291
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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