The Veteran's left knee disorder was not productive of frequent episodes of 'locking,' pain, and effusion into the joint; limitations of flexion; limitation of extension; x-ray evidence of involvement of 2 or more major joints or 2 or more minor joint groups, with occasional incapacitating exacerbations; or recurrent subluxation or lateral instability prior to June 8, 2012.,From June 8, 2012 to December 16, 2020, the Veteran's left knee disorder manifested consistent with a 40 percent rating for degenerative joint disease and medial meniscus tear status post arthroscopy. On or after December 17, 2020, the Veteran's left knee disorder is manifested by no more than a limitation of extension to 5 degrees, a limitation of flexion to 55 degrees, and no recurrent subluxation or lateral instability.,Prior to December 17, 2020, resolving all doubt in the Veteran's favor, the Veteran's right knee disorder manifested consistent with a 40 percent rating for degenerative joint disease. On or after December 17, 2020, at worst the Veteran's right knee disorder was manifested by limited extension to 30 degrees.,The criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a left knee disorder have not been met prior to June 8, 2012.,From June 8, 2012 and December 17, 2020, the criteria for an evaluation of 40 percent for a left knee disorder have been met. On or after December 17, 2020, the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 40 percent for a left knee disorder have not been met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee disorders did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations under the applicable rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Disorder, Right Knee Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 30, 2023
- Citation
- 23054569
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