The Veteran's right knee medial meniscal tear status post repair residuals is rated at 10 percent, which the Board found inadequate. The other issues were also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for any of the conditions as they all met or exceeded the current 10 percent rating criteria under Diagnostic Code 5260 (limitation of flexion).
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Medial Meniscal Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24054583
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and separate ratings for her right knee conditions have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and other conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes due to these service-connected disabilities.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's PTSD and right knee medial meniscal tear were both denied, with the PTSD receiving a final rating of 30 percent effective April 21, 2011.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right knee has been rated at 10 percent for instability and noncompensable for flexion and extension. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.
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