The veteran's right knee disability has resulted in subjective complaints of pain, episodes of 'giving out,' and swelling. The disability is currently rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5257 for slight impairment due to recurrent subluxation or laxity.
The deciding factor: The objective medical evidence does not support a higher rating as the veteran's right knee flexion is 140 degrees, which is within normal limits. The examiner noted an estimated +1 laxity of the lateral collateral ligament but no significant impairment in range of motion due to pain or other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 25, 2003
- Citation
- 0325031
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