The Veteran's claim for a 30% evaluation for his service-connected left partial bipartite patellectomy with degenerative changes prior to April 22, 2022 was granted.,An initial compensable evaluation (10%) for limitation of extension of the left knee was denied.,A separate 20% evaluation for a left knee meniscal tear was granted.,A 10% evaluation for a left knee scar associated with a partial bipartite patellectomy was also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected left partial bipartite patellectomy with degenerative changes warranted a 30% evaluation prior to April 22, 2022 due to the severity of his condition.,Limitation of extension of the left knee did not meet the criteria for an initial compensable evaluation (10%).,The Veteran's meniscal tear was found to warrant a separate 20% evaluation based on its frequency of episodes, pain, and effusion into the joint.,The Veteran's scar associated with his partial bipartite patellectomy warranted a 10% evaluation due to its painful nature.
- Claimed conditions
- left partial bipartite patellectomy with degenerative changes, left knee meniscal tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22066867
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