The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected left knee disability is denied. A separate 10 percent rating for symptomatic removal of semilunar cartilage of the left knee is granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s left knee flexion was not limited to 30 degrees at any time during the appeal period, including upon clinical examination or as determined to result after repeated use over time or during flare-ups. The Veteran's left knee disability does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent based on limitation of flexion.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee disability, meniscal tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 13, 2024
- Citation
- A24083487
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient rationale in the July 2012 VA examination for the Veteran's left knee disability, and a new addendum opinion is needed.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
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