The Board granted a separate disability rating of 10 percent for instability of the left knee from July 24, 2015 to September 13, 2017 and a disability rating of 20 percent for left knee meniscus tear, post-operative for limitation of flexion and pain from December 1, 2017. The Board denied an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for the same condition during the period from July 24, 2015 to September 13, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee meniscus tear, post-operative for limitation of flexion and pain has been manifested by recurrent lateral instability and subluxation and most nearly approximates slight instability from July 24, 2015 to September 13, 2017. From December 1, 2017, the Veteran's condition has not met the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee meniscus tear, post-operative for limitation of flexion and pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 8, 2021
- Citation
- 21062610
What this means for you
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