The Board granted a separate 10 percent rating for joint instability due to residuals of left knee ACL repair and TDIU prior to March 27, 2019, while dismissing the appeals for increased ratings for left ankle degenerative arthritis and left knee meniscal strain.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's persistent knee pain, instability, and functional impairment, which warranted a separate rating for joint instability. The TDIU was granted due to the combined effect of his service-connected disabilities rendering him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to March 27, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ankle degenerative joint disease, Left knee meniscal strain, Limitation of flexion due to residuals of left knee ACL repair, Joint instability due to residuals of left knee ACL repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- 25002846
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