The Veteran's left knee instability and right knee instability were granted service connection with effective dates of August 5, 2016 and September 5, 2017 respectively. The Veteran was also granted a separate rating for his right knee meniscal tear with frequent episodes of locking.,A compensable rating (20%) was granted for the Veteran's right knee meniscal tear condition.
The deciding factor: The effective dates were determined based on continuous pursuit of claims, and the ratings were assigned based on the severity of the conditions as per VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Instability, Right Knee Instability, Right Knee Osteoarthritis Limitation of Extension, Right Knee Meniscal Tear with Frequent Episodes of Locking
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 30, 2024
- Citation
- A24086396
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