The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities have been rated based on limitation of motion, with the highest rating available for each condition. The Veteran is currently receiving a 20 percent rating for her left knee disability (meniscus tear) and a 10 percent rating for her right knee disability (limitation of motion).,The Veteran's appeal was denied as her conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee disabilities are rated based on limitation of motion, and the current ratings reflect the severity of her symptoms. The new rating criteria were not applied prior to February 7, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee DJD (Osteoarthritis), Right Knee DJD (Osteoarthritis), Left Knee Meniscus Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22005283
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