The veteran's left knee disorder, which includes instability and pain, is currently rated at 30 percent disabling. The RO has granted the maximum disability rating provided under Diagnostic Code 5257 for status post meniscectomy of the left knee with marked instability.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the veteran's current condition warrants a higher rating as her disability is currently rated at the highest possible level based on the severity of her symptoms and impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee disorder, left knee instability, left knee pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2002
- Citation
- 0215747
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