The Veteran's right knee meniscus tear with DJD resulted in painful limitation of motion, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on flexion or extension limitations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were primarily pain and occasional swelling without evidence of instability or other disabling conditions that would warrant a separate rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee meniscus tear, Degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22049749
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right knee degenerative arthritis based on limitation of motion was denied. A separate 20 percent rating for a right knee meniscus tear is granted. The claims for service connection for left hip condition and right foot gout are dismissed.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right knee surgery on January 21, 2020, requiring at least one month of convalescence is granted for a temporary total rating.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including plantar fasciitis of both feet, a low back disability, a left ankle disability, meniscus tears in both knees, and hip disabilities, as additional development is necessary to obtain adequate medical opinions.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased rating to afford the Veteran an opportunity to attend examinations.
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