Service connection for residuals of left knee meniscectomy is granted.,A rating in excess of 20 percent for back sprain/strain prior to September 13, 2019 is denied. A compensable rating of 20 percent effective January 20, 2012, for back sprain/strain is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has a current diagnosis of residual pain and loss of range of motion from left knee meniscectomy that is related to service. The September 2019 VA examiner found the Veteran's symptoms were at least as likely as not incurred or caused by in-service illness, event, or injury.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of left knee meniscectomy, back sprain/strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 10, 2021
- Citation
- 21013608
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- Granted
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- Denied
The Veteran's left knee disability, including osteoarthritis and meniscectomy residuals, is rated at 20 percent for the entire appeal period. The rating for limitation of flexion remains denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability, including residuals of meniscectomy and instability, is rated at 10 percent. The limitation of flexion remains at 10 percent.
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