The Veteran's service-connected left and right knee meniscus conditions have resulted in frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion. A rating of 30 percent is granted for each knee.
The deciding factor: Frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion into the joint are sufficient to warrant a 30 percent rating under DC 5257.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Meniscus, Right Knee Meniscus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 12, 2023
- Citation
- 23055951
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