The Board has granted a 50 percent evaluation for the service-connected traumatic arthritis of the right knee, effective October 8, 1997.
The deciding factor: The veteran's extension was limited to 30 degrees, warranting a 40 percent evaluation under DC 5261. However, his functional loss due to pain and swelling warranted an additional 10 percent for a total of 50 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 16, 2002
- Citation
- 0218181
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