The VA denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the veteran's left knee arthroscopy, finding that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating based on limitation of motion or instability.
The deciding factor: The VA found no evidence of recurrent subluxation or lateral instability, and the veteran's range of motion was within normal limits with full extension to zero degrees and flexion to 130 degrees. The examiner did not find any instability or subluxation in the knee.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee arthroscopy, Torn meniscus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 26, 2001
- Citation
- 0108757
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