The reduction in the evaluation of right knee instability from 30% to 10% is proper, and restoration of a separate 10% rating for painful, limited flexion is granted. The initial ratings for degenerative joint disease and meniscus repair, as well as for each specific condition (instability, painful, limited flexion, and painful, limited extension), are denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate improvement in the Veteran's service-connected conditions, leading to a reduction of evaluations but no restoration or increase in ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease and Meniscus Repair, Right Knee Instability, Degenerative Joint Disease and Meniscus Repair (Painful, Limited Flexion), Degenerative Joint Disease and Meniscus Repair (Painful, Limited Extension)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 3, 2023
- Citation
- 23007175
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities have been rated and denied for increased ratings, with some conditions receiving specific disability ratings. The Veteran is granted a 60% rating for her total right knee replacement from September 4, 2015 onwards, but the other claims are denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disability, right knee strain (painful motion), and right knee instability are now rated at 30 percent effective August 16, 2017.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of representation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted a separate rating of 30 percent for right knee instability, but has remanded the issue of an increased rating for right knee disability due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to consider the effects of pain medication.
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