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Thanks RonG! Read it a all. The closest to an answer is the first link: "Another term to look for is “debridement.” Debridement is the removal of damaged tissue, but is not a complete meniscectomy. However, if a veteran suffers residuals from a debridement, he should still argue for a rating...

5259 Cartilage, semilunar, removal of, symptomatic............................................................. 10 What exactly is the definition of cartilage here? Do you have to have a meniscus removed?

What was your diagnosis and treatment before hand?

A few details... There is a diagnosis: internal deranged knee. I have about 8 months of treatment and physical therapy behind me. The outside doctor made the diagnosis and the Army followed. There is no value for training (as I can't pass a PT test to go to a school). And unless there's an...

This "just finish it out, suck it up" attitude is exactly why I'm posting here. I cannot do my job and I'm living in pain. I'm done pretending there isn't something wrong. Now I need to focus on what's good for myself and the Army. I don't need to milk any education or benefits out of them...

Thanks for the response. Is the suggestion of med separation their way of saying they don't want another knee injury to deal with? Or do they really mean it's not good outlook no matter what treatment I receive... Does my time in service impact that decision? For ex: would I be in your boat if I...

At risk of doxxing myself, but very confused, in pain, and frustrated...I hoping someone here can help me. I have chronic knee pain that has been diagnosed as patellar femoral syndrome, chondromalacia, and plica syndrome, and a few others depending on which doc you ask. Here's the timeline...