The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized as degenerative joint disease and meniscus tear, is rated at 40 percent from May 15, 2015. A separate 20 percent rating for semilunar cartilage dysfunction of the right knee is granted effective May 15, 2015. The Veteran's left knee instability is also rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that prior to May 15, 2015, the Veteran's right knee disability was productive of flexion limited to 90 degrees with painful motion and extension limited to 0 degrees with pain. From May 15, 2015, his disability is characterized by ankylosis in flexion between 10 and 20 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease, Right Knee Meniscus Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 19, 2021
- Citation
- 21030508
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