The Veteran's left knee Baker's cyst and meniscus tear have been rated based on their respective conditions, with the Baker's cyst receiving a 10 percent rating and the meniscus tear a separate 20 percent rating as of May 10, 2024. The partial knee replacement post September 1, 2025 is currently not rated.,The Veteran's left knee disability remains at a 10 percent rating for Baker's cyst and a 20 percent rating for meniscus tear as of May 10, 2024. However, the partial knee replacement post September 1, 2025 is not rated.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability has been rated based on its specific conditions (Baker's cyst and meniscus tear) rather than a general service connection theory.,The partial knee replacement post September 1, 2025 remains un-rated as the evidence does not indicate any residual conditions warranting a separate rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Baker's Cyst, Dislocated Semilunar Cartilage of Left Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2026
- Citation
- A26008388
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability, including ACL repair, instability, and dislocated semilunar cartilage, is rated at a 30 percent effective from February 27, 2022.
- Granted
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left and right knees have been granted, with separate ratings of 20% each prior to May 10, 2011 (left knee) and May 4, 2019 (right knee). A separate 10% rating has also been granted for slight lateral instability of the right knee. The Veteran's knees have also manifested joint effusion from meniscus tears throughout the period on appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for right and left knee disabilities is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee, right knee, low back, and bilateral hip disorders. The decision found that the pre-existing Baker's cyst of the left knee did not increase in severity during service and was not aggravated by service.
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