D223.92Musculoskeletal

Meniscal repair within 6 months

Surgical meniscal repair, within the last 6 months or with residual symptoms or limitation of activity

What This Code Means

Receiving DQ code D223.92 means the DoDMERB physician reviewer determined that your medical history or exam findings related to meniscal repair within 6 months do not currently meet Department of Defense accession standards as defined in DoDI 6130.03.

This does not end your candidacy. Many conditions flagged under this code are waiverable. The next step is understanding the exact standard that applies to your situation and whether a waiver request is appropriate for your commissioning source.

Official Regulation Text

From DoDI 6130.03-V1, “Medical Standards for Military Service,” Change 6 (February 3, 2026)

Section 6.18.dLower Extremity Conditions
Leg, Knee, Thigh, and Hip. (1) Current loose or foreign body in the knee joint. (2) Instability of the knee, as evidenced by: (a) Three or more surgeries in the same knee joint. (b) History of posterior cruciate ligament tear or partial anterior cruciate ligament tear within the last 12 months or that is not fully rehabilitated. (3) Complete anterior cruciate ligament tear that has not been surgically corrected. (4) History of surgical reconstruction of knee ligaments within the last 12 months, or which is symptomatic or unstable or shows signs of thigh or calf atrophy. (5) Recurrent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. (6) Current medial or lateral meniscal injury with symptoms or limitation of activities of daily living or a physically active lifestyle. (7) Surgical meniscal repair, within the last 6 months or with residual symptoms or limitation of activities of daily living or a physically active lifestyle. (8) Surgical partial meniscectomy within the last 3 months or with residual symptoms or limitation of activities of daily living or a physically active lifestyle. (9) Meniscal transplant. (10) Symptomatic medial and lateral collateral ligament instability or injury. (11) History of developmental dysplasia (congenital dislocation) of the hip, osteochondritis of the hip (Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease), or slipped capital femoral epiphysis of the hip. (12) History of hip dislocation. (13) Symptomatic osteochondritis of the tibial tuberosity (Osgood-Schlatter Disease) within the last 12 months. (14) Stress fractures, either recurrent or a single episode occurring during the last 12 months. (15) Recurrent periostitis, shin splints, or tibial stress syndrome within the last 12 months.

Waiver Outlook for Musculoskeletal Conditions

High Likelihoodif surgery (e.g., ACL reconstruction) is successful and the applicant demonstrates full recovery and range of motion

Key Factors for Waiver Approval

  • Documentation of full rehabilitation, strength, and agility
  • No recurrent dislocations or chronic pain
  • Full range of motion confirmed by orthopedic evaluation
  • Active participation in competitive sports post-recovery
Documentation Tip

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