The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his service-connected left knee torn medial meniscus and patellofemoral syndrome was denied. A separate initial rating of 10 percent for limitation of extension motion is granted effective February 16, 2012, and a separate initial rating of 10 percent for limitation of flexion motion with clinical findings of arthritis is granted effective September 9, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability was rated as 20 percent disabling under Code 5258. The VA examiner provided evidence that the Veteran's range of motion at its most limited was 10 degrees extension and 100 degrees flexion, which meets the criteria for a separate initial rating of 10 percent for limitation of extension motion effective February 16, 2012. For limitation of flexion motion with clinical findings of arthritis, the VA examiner provided evidence that the Veteran's range of motion at its most limited was 100 degrees flexion, which meets the criteria for a separate initial rating of 10 percent under Code 5260 effective September 9, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee torn medial meniscus, left knee patellofemoral syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 24, 2022
- Citation
- 22017305
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Related decisions
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left knee disability, finding that it is not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected back and sciatica disabilities. The evidence did not support a nexus between the Veteran's current condition and his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's hypertension, left knee patellofemoral syndrome, and right knee patellofemoral syndrome have been granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The lumbar spine disability has also been granted but the effective date is not specified.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to address the severity and functional impact of his knee and ankle disabilities.
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