The Board denied a rating greater than 10 percent for right knee meniscal tear with calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease and calcific tendinosis of the quadriceps tendons, and also denied a rating greater than 20 percent for semilunar cartilage right knee meniscal tear with calcium pyrophosphate disease and calcific tendinosis of the quadriceps tendons.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show flexion limited to 30 degrees or extension limited to 15 degrees, which are required for a higher rating under DCs 5260 and 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee meniscal tear, Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD), Calcific tendinosis of the quadriceps tendons
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 5, 2022
- Citation
- 22067201
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- Denied
The Veteran's VR&E benefits were denied as she did not have an employment handicap and was found to be employable with her current skills, experience, and education. The appeal must be denied.
- Granted
The Board has granted an earlier effective date of March 21, 2011 for the service connection of right knee meniscal tear, with a rating of 20 percent.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including a meniscal tear and patellofemoral pain syndrome, was incurred during his active service. The Board found that the evidence supported this conclusion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities with meniscal tears have been granted separate 20 percent ratings for right and left knees. The remaining issues of increased ratings are remanded.
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