The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee arthritis was denied. However, the Veteran received a grant of a 10 percent rating for lateral instability due to left knee arthritis effective December 16, 2012.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show limitation of motion or incapacitating exacerbations that would warrant higher ratings under DCs 5260 and 5261. The Veteran's statements regarding instability were found credible and consistent with a slight instability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic patellofemoral arthritis, Lateral instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 18, 2021
- Citation
- 21008781
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability, including post-operative residuals, meniscal tear, lateral instability, and ankle & knee arthritis, is rated at 30 percent since March 14, 2016. The issues of entitlement to higher ratings are remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's appeal is granted, and he is now rated at 10 percent for lateral instability of the left knee.
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