The VA has granted a 10 percent disability evaluation for the veteran's service-connected left knee disability, which is currently rated as residuals of removal of a Baker's cyst. The evidence shows that the veteran experiences pain and limited range of motion in his left knee.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left knee disability was found to have limitations in range of motion and functional impairment, warranting a 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5299-5015 for benign new growths of bones.
- Claimed conditions
- Baker's cyst
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 28, 2004
- Citation
- 0411094
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error regarding the Veteran's left knee disability. A VA examination is required to determine if the condition began during service or is otherwise related to active service.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his left knee disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for limitation of extension and a noncompensable rating for limitation of flexion.
- Granted
The Board has granted secondary service connection for the Veteran's left knee disability, including a meniscal tear, arthritis, and Baker's cyst. The PCL tear is still considered service-connected.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 30 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The right knee disability remains denied.
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