The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and separate disability ratings were denied. The left knee degenerative joint disease was rated at 10 percent, while the Veteran received separate ratings for dislocated semilunar cartilage (20%), symptomatic removal of semilunar cartilage (10%), and instability (10%).
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Degenerative Joint Disease, Meniscus Tear (Medial and Lateral), Chondromalacia, Plica Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 20, 2023
- Citation
- 23052018
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- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 40 percent for limitation of extension, effective December 18, 2025. The Veteran also received separate ratings for instability and dislocation of semilunar cartilage.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right knee disability, specifically whether it is directly related to service. The Veteran was provided a VA examination but did not receive an opinion on this issue.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates are remanded due to inadequate examination.
- Denied
The Veteran's left knee bursitis with chondromalacia is currently rated at 10 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating as there are no additional functional limitations or symptoms that warrant such an increase.
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