The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 40 percent effective September 23, 2021, based on limitation of extension. A separate 20 percent rating for instability has been granted since May 12, 2022.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee disability prior to March 2, 2021, and a compensable rating for right knee disability prior to September 23, 2021, are denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability was shown to have extension limited to 30 degrees with repeated use over time and during flare-ups as of September 23, 2021. The left knee disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on flexion or extension.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic arthritis of the left knee, Post-operative residuals of torn medial meniscus with osteochondral defect of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 19, 2023
- Citation
- 23016833
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for traumatic arthritis of the left knee is denied as there is no evidence of limitation of extension beyond 20 degrees or compensable flexion.
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