The VA denied an increased rating for osteoarthritis of the right knee, finding that the condition is characterized by large periarticular osteophytes and extensive vascular calcifications but no limitation of motion or other disabling conditions. The current 10 percent disability rating adequately reflects the severity of the appellant's service-connected right knee disorder.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the appellant does not have a major joint affected by limitation of motion, which is required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5003.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis, right knee, status post fracture of right tibia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 8, 2004
- Citation
- 0400626
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