The Board has determined that the veteran's left knee disorder, which is currently rated at 30 percent disabling under Diagnostic Code 5261 (limitation of extension), does not warrant a higher rating based on limitation of motion or instability. The evidence shows that while there are some limitations in range of motion and pain, these do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left knee disorder is currently rated at 30 percent under Diagnostic Code 5261 (limitation of extension), but his symptoms do not warrant an increase to a higher rating based on limitation of motion or instability.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 17, 2003
- Citation
- 0301055
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