A rating of 20 percent for dislocation of the semilunar cartilage of the right knee is granted.,For the appeal period prior to January 22, 2016, a separate 10 percent rating for slight instability of the right knee is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability involves dislocation of the semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of 'locking', pain, and effusion into the joint.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Meniscus Tear, Post-Traumatic Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 18, 2021
- Citation
- 21008854
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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