The Veteran's right knee was granted a 20% evaluation prior to October 21, 2014, for degenerative arthritis with instability. The left knee received a 20% evaluation from July 23, 2019, for degenerative arthritis with a semilunar cartilage tear. Other claims were denied or granted under specific conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right and left knees met the criteria for increased ratings based on their respective diagnoses and limitations of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Degenerative Arthritis, Left Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 12, 2021
- Citation
- 21029195
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 40 percent for limitation of extension, effective December 18, 2025. The Veteran also received separate ratings for instability and dislocation of semilunar cartilage.
- Granted
The Board has granted earlier effective dates for service connection of peripheral vestibular disorder with dizziness/vertigo, depressive disorder, left knee degenerative arthritis, and right knee degenerative arthritis all from July 4, 2023.
- Granted
The Board has restored the Veteran's disability ratings for right and left knee degenerative arthritis from 10 percent to 10 percent effective January 8, 2025.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has restored the prior ratings for right and left knee degenerative arthritis, but has remanded the issues of increased ratings due to an inadequate VA examination.
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