Va Rating For Torn Meniscus

The different percentages available are 0 10 20 and 30.

Va rating for torn meniscus. Semilunar Cartilage is basically another word for meniscus. Acting with rectus femoris and sartorius see XIV 1 2 synchronizing simultaneous flexion of hip and knee and extension of hip and knee by belt-over-pulley action at knee joint. List the claimed conditions that pertain to this DBQ. VA joint pain ratings are funny because you have to treat every disabled joint like a different disability rating.

However VA generally rates a torn meniscus under one of two Diagnostic Codes. Under DC 5258 a 20 percent rating is warranted for dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of locking pain and effusion swelling into the joint. So the less the knee can bend the higher the rating will be. The VA proposes to provide a 20-percent evaluation for meniscus injury with episodes of giving way locking or joint effusion that interfere at times with activities of daily living and prevent activities such as running and jumping and a 10-percent evaluation for meniscus injury with episodes of giving way locking or joint effusion that do.

Osteoarthritis Compensation Claim Frequently Asked Questions. According to the rating criteria if the knee can straighten but cant bend all the way it is rated under 5260. Outward and inward rotation of flexed knee. Extension of hip and flexion of knee.

These 40 and 60 ratings related only to the point of amputation. If the pain is not severe but does limit the veterans range of motion then it is rated under diagnostic code 5256 5261 or 5262 based on the residual symptomology. These ratings are assigned based on how much the knee can bend. However because the pain impedes the use of the knee at a 10 compensable level a rating of 10 would be appropriate.

Based on ROM Meniscus misc. The VA rating for knee amputations is either 40 if there still some knee function or 60 if the knee is removed or unusable. Do I need to send them a letter explaining to them that I tore my ACL while in the service not my meniscus. The VA awards disability compensation for each Knee and Lower Leg condition that is service-connectedThe DoD will also rate service-connected conditions as long as they also make the service member Unfit fo r Duty.

Various toes and parts of the foot can earn you different VA ratings. The VA math can get tricky adding up a bunch of 10 ratings but if its better than a lower rating for your entire body its worth it. If there is weakness and severe pain with motion then the veterans knee condition is rated at 60 percent. Torn Medial Meniscus Chondromalacia femoral condyles RIGHT knee b.

Didnt have any problems getting the 100 with working. Knee and Lower Leg Overview. Select diagnoses associated with the claimed conditions Check all. Even the ones that I had a 3-month 100 temp rating.

Notes below could someone help me understand what this may mean as far as a rating. Rating 5313 Group XIII. Diagnostic Code 5003-5260 or 5010-5260 should be used to assign a non-compensable rating for functional loss of use. Looks like youve developed some issues after the 0 rating.

You may need to have the VA review your 0 rating on that right knee after surgery. The term dislocated includes torn so a torn meniscus will be evaluated under DC 5258. Diagnostic Code 5258 If the cartilage frequently dislocates causing pain swelling and locking in the knee it receives a 20 percent rating. Also look into any other secondary issues like your hips or back.

Good luck to you. The VA did a MRI and it shows I have a torn ACL and menicus I do not know why the letter only said torn menisuc probably because they saw in the records I was scheduled for surgery on my meniscus.