The Veteran's left knee disability, including osteoarthritis and internal derangement, is currently rated at 10 percent. The separate ratings for meniscal tear (20%) and moderate instability (20%) are granted effective September 23, 2013, and February 24, 2020 respectively.,The Veteran's left knee disability does not warrant a higher rating as the flexion limitation is at most 70 degrees, which does not meet the criteria for a 20 percent rating under DC 5260.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability, including osteoarthritis and internal derangement, was rated at 10 percent. The separate ratings for meniscal tear (20%) and moderate instability (20%) are granted effective September 23, 2013, and February 24, 2020 respectively.
- Claimed conditions
- Osteoarthritis and internal derangement of the left knee (left knee disability), Meniscal tear of the left knee, Moderate instability of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 7, 2024
- Citation
- A24044523
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU were denied. The left knee instability was granted, but the meniscal tear and limitation of motion claims remained denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected lumbosacral spine disability was denied. The Board also remanded the issue of whether his right knee condition is secondary to his left knee disability, which requires further examination and opinion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's knee disabilities are being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.,A decision on the TDIU claim is also being remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with the appeal period prior to December 27, 2017.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected right knee instability, patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, and DJD of the right knee are all granted with specific ratings. Service connection for bilateral foot disabilities is also granted.
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