The veteran's left knee disability is currently rated at 10 percent for instability and another 10 percent for degenerative arthritis, with no higher ratings due to the nature of his symptoms and examination findings.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not find any evidence of instability or subluxation, and the functional impairment was noted as being related to pain and weakness at a flexion range of 120 degrees. The veteran's complaints were consistent with mild degenerative changes on x-ray.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 31, 2003
- Citation
- 0318451
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