The veteran's left knee disability, characterized by post-operative residuals including pain and loss of motion with X-ray evidence of arthritis, is currently rated at 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 5258. The criteria for a separate rating of 10 percent for left knee arthritis under Diagnostic Code 5010 have been met.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left knee disability has been evaluated based on the limitation of motion and osteoarthritis, warranting a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Codes 5258 and 5010.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee with osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2003
- Citation
- 0330862
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