The Board has granted an increased rating to 20 percent for the veteran's right knee disability, finding that his limitation of motion is equivalent to extension to 15 degrees and flexion to 120 degrees.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed marked degenerative changes in the right knee joint, with limited range of motion but no subluxation or instability. The veteran's pain during flare-ups was considered in determining his functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Arthritis, Right Knee Meniscectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 2, 2001
- Citation
- 0125795
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- Denied
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