The Board found clear and unmistakable errors in the August 2021 and November 2022 rating decisions, resulting in a reduction of the ratings for right knee meniscal tear with chondrocalcinosis and joint osteoarthritis status-post (s/p) meniscectomy and painful scar, right knee.
The deciding factor: The August 2021 decision assigned a 50 percent rating based on extension limited to 45 degrees or more, but the evidence at that time did not support this. The reduction was proper as it was clear and unmistakable error.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee meniscal tear with chondrocalcinosis and joint osteoarthritis status-post (s/p) meniscectomy, painful scar, right knee
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25023735
What this means for you
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