The Veteran's left knee disability, including instability and patellar instability, is currently rated at 20 percent since August 29, 2021. The rating reflects the severity of her symptoms, which include pain, swelling, and functional limitations.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination confirmed the Veteran's left knee disability, including a meniscal tear and patellar instability, warranting a 20 percent rating under DC 5257 for recurrent subluxation or instability after surgical repair requiring a brace and either a cane or walker.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee chondromalacia patella, posterior tibial tendonitis, degenerative joint disease of the left knee, left knee meniscal tear, knee instability, patellar instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 21, 2021
- Citation
- 21075830
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The issues related to service connection for various conditions and disability ratings.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for a left knee meniscal tear and denied his request for an increased rating for left knee laxity.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the reduction of the Veteran's rating for left knee meniscal tear from 20 percent to 10 percent was improper and restored the original 20 percent rating. The right knee disability and low back disorder issues are remanded.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on statutory housebound status due to her service-connected conditions and additional nonservice-connected disabilities, finding that she did not meet the criteria for SMC.
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