The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 20 percent prior to November 18, 2009 and for the periods from November 18, 2009 to November 15, 2012 and from January 1, 2013 to May 6, 2018. A separate evaluation of 10 percent is granted for other impairment of the left knee disability during these periods.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee symptoms prior to November 18, 2009 and for the specified periods were characterized by semilunar dislocation, pain, and locking. These conditions are rated under Diagnostic Code (DC) 5258, which provides a maximum rating of 20 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative joint disease, Left knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 15, 2021
- Citation
- 21014781
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted effective dates of June 17, 2010 for service connection and separate ratings for right knee instability and left knee instability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not properly before it due to procedural errors and remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and bilateral knee conditions, have precluded him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU rating for the period beginning April 5, 2020.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability and instability are rated at 20 percent for the entire appeal period, with a separate rating of 10 percent for instability.
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