The Veteran's residuals of left knee ACL tear, tear of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus, contusions of the lateral femoral condyle and lateral tibial plateau, and pre-patellar bursitis are granted as secondary to his service-connected left ankle disability. The temporary total rating for his October 5, 2018, out-patient left knee surgery is also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's residuals of left knee ACL tear, tear of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus, contusions of the lateral femoral condyle and lateral tibial plateau, and pre-patellar bursitis are proximately due to or the result of his service-connected left ankle disability.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of left knee ACL tear, tear of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus, contusions of the lateral femoral condyle and lateral tibial plateau, pre-patellar bursitis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 18, 2022
- Citation
- 22047041
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for a new examination.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided that the Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities need further examination and evaluation to determine their current severity, especially regarding functional loss during flare-ups. The case is being sent back for these evaluations.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's pre-patellar bursitis of the bilateral knees was granted a 10 percent rating prior to March 4, 2019. From March 4, 2019 forward, his degenerative arthritis of the left knee is granted a 30 percent rating.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disorder, specifically pre-patellar bursitis, was incurred during active military service and is granted service connection.
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