The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by instability and dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of 'locking', pain, and effusion into the joint, is rated at a separate 20 percent for his right knee dislocated semilunar cartilage condition. The rating in excess of 10 percent for instability of the right knee remains denied.
The deciding factor: The August 2022 VA examination confirmed that the Veteran had frequent episodes of joint 'locking', pain, and effusion into the right knee, which warranted a separate 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5258. The examiner did not find instability or recurrent subluxation.
- Claimed conditions
- Instability of the Right Knee, Right Knee Dislocated Semilunar Cartilage with Frequent Episodes of 'Locking', Pain, and Effusion into the Joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24081872
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than January 23, 2009 for the grant of a separate rating for limitation of flexion of the right knee, and for initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for limitation of flexion, dislocated semilunar cartilage, and instability of the right knee are denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for a right knee scar is denied.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for her knee disabilities are being remanded due to inadequate examinations and opinions.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for his right knee disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for his patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative arthritis or instability, and denied TDIU prior to September 2, 2016.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, are remanded for further development.
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