The veteran's left knee condition was initially rated at 10 percent prior to February 21, 1997. Since April 1, 1997, the disability has been rated at 20 percent.,Prior to February 21, 1997, the veteran had no more than slight impairment of his left knee due to pain and degenerative changes without any evidence of instability or subluxation. Since April 1, 1997, he has experienced moderate functional impairment with pain, crepitus, instability, and limitation of flexion.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left knee condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5257 or 5260 prior to February 21, 1997, but since April 1, 1997, it met the criteria for a 20 percent disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- status post anterior meniscectomy, degenerative joint disease of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 9, 2001
- Citation
- 0100522
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