The Veteran is granted increased ratings for left knee degenerative arthritis and meniscal tear, with the specific ratings being a 30% rating for limited flexion of the left knee due to degenerative arthritis, a 10% rating for limited extension of the left knee, and a 20% rating for instability of the left knee prior to December 27, 2022. The Veteran's meniscal tear is rated as 20% from December 27, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran experiences painful and limited flexion in his left knee, which significantly limits his ability to perform daily activities such as walking, bending, and running. The Veteran also has frequent episodes of joint locking and effusion due to a meniscal tear and dislocation, warranting a 20% rating under DC 5258.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Degenerative Arthritis, Meniscal Tear of Left Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 13, 2023
- Citation
- 23022221
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