The Veteran's right knee was granted a separate rating of 20 percent for a meniscus condition, while his left and right knees were denied increased ratings.
The deciding factor: The September 2022 VA examination found frequent episodes of joint locking and effusion in the right knee due to a meniscal disability, warranting an additional rating under DC 5258.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic left knee strain with osteoarthritis, Right knee chondromalacia patella with osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2024
- Citation
- 24018363
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