The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected right knee disability warrants a 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5257, reflecting moderate impairment. The veteran does not meet criteria for higher evaluations based on more severe symptoms or functional limitations.
The deciding factor: The October 1999 VA examination report indicated significant pain, swelling, and limited motion of the right knee, which is best encompassed by a 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5257. The veteran's disability does not meet criteria for higher evaluations based on more severe symptoms or functional limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee injury, status post anterior cruciate reconstruction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 27, 2001
- Citation
- 0108918
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