The Veteran's right knee lateral instability is rated at 20 percent from January 7, 2014. The higher rating was granted as the disability more nearly approximated moderate instability.
The deciding factor: Right knee lateral instability manifested in moderate instability with recurrent instability after surgical repair requiring a prescription for a cane.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee flexion, Right knee lateral instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 17, 2021
- Citation
- 21015298
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- Granted
The Veteran's right knee surgical scar and lateral instability have been granted initial disability ratings of 20 percent and 10 percent, respectively. However, the Veteran's sinus bradycardia and palpitations are denied a higher rating.
- Partly granted
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- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and remanded two service connection claims.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since February 2, 2019. Effective that date, he is granted TDIU and DEA benefits.
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