The Veteran's left knee disability, including limitation of flexion and instability, has been rated at 10 percent since January 26, 2011. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.,A separate 10 percent rating for left knee instability is granted, effective from the date of the decision.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's flexion limitation was found to be no less than 95 degrees and extension limited to zero degrees, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5260.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Degenerative Disease, Meniscus Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 22, 2023
- Citation
- 23017945
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's right knee disability, including RPPS with meniscus tear and ACL repair, is currently rated at 20% for limitation of extension from January 20, 2014, until May 6, 2024, and in excess of 20% thereafter. The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 20% for right knee flexion disability is denied.
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