The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized by semilunar cartilage dislocation with frequent episodes of 'locking', pain, and effusion into the joint, is granted a 20 percent rating. The right knee instability is granted a 20 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings supported the Veteran's reports of left knee instability and semilunar cartilage dislocation with frequent episodes of 'locking', pain, and effusion into the joint, warranting a 20 percent rating under DC 5258 for semilunar cartilage dislocation.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Osteoarthritis, Right Knee Instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 3, 2024
- Citation
- 24033686
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