The Board has determined that the veteran's left knee disorder, including strain with ulceration and traumatic arthritis, does not warrant a higher rating than 10 percent. A separate 10 percent rating is granted for arthritis of the left knee due to painful motion.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the veteran's left knee disorder has resulted in slight impairment but no instability or subluxation, which precludes a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5257. However, there is sufficient limitation of motion and pain to warrant a separate rating for arthritis under Diagnostic Codes 5260/5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Strain, Ulceration of Left Patellofemoral Joint, Traumatic Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 19, 2000
- Citation
- 0033081
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
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