Partly granted
The veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee ACL reconstruction prior to May 14, 2014 was denied. The veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for right knee disability with limited extension beginning June 27, 2024 and a 20 percent rating for both meniscal pathology and instability beginning October 1, 2010.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the criteria met for the ratings as outlined in the VA's diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, right knee disability with limited extension, right knee meniscal pathology, right knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2025
- Citation
- 25000499
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