The Veteran's right knee strain with subluxation and instability is granted a 20% rating from March 11, 2011 to March 21, 2018. A separate 20% rating for the meniscal condition is also granted from March 11, 2011.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows moderate recurrent subluxation and lateral instability with frequent episodes of 'locking' pain and effusion into the joint, warranting a 20% rating for the meniscal condition. The Veteran's right knee strain is rated at 20% from March 11, 2011 to March 21, 2018.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Strain with Subluxation and Instability, Right Knee Meniscal Condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 26, 2023
- Citation
- 23005084
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- Granted
The Veteran's right knee post-TKA residuals, meniscal condition, and instability are rated at 10%, 20%, and 10% respectively. The combined rating is 40%. Effective February 1, 2022, the Veteran's right knee status post total replacement has been rated as having intermediate degrees of residual weakness, pain or limitation of motion.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee and left knee conditions have been rated based on their severity, with the highest rating of 60 percent granted for his total knee replacements. Separate ratings were assigned for meniscal conditions in different time periods.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee meniscus condition is granted a separate initial rating of 20 percent, but no higher. The left and right knee disabilities are denied increased ratings.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including arthritis and instability, is currently rated at 20 percent for a meniscal condition. The appeal is granted for this issue.
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