The Veteran's right knee instability and meniscal tear are granted with a separate 20 percent rating. The arthritis of the right knee is granted at 10 percent, but not higher.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations confirmed moderate to severe degenerative disease of the right knee, including a meniscal tear and instability, warranting the granted ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Instability, Right Knee Meniscal Tear, Arthritis of the Right Knee (Degenerative Joint Disease)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 20, 2024
- Citation
- 24008255
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disability, right knee strain (painful motion), and right knee instability are now rated at 30 percent effective August 16, 2017.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right knee meniscal tear, and IBS, have rendered him unable to secure or follow any substantially gainful employment from May 1, 2020 to May 1, 2021. The Board finds that the evidence is in balance, with all reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of representation.
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