The Board found that the veteran's right knee disability, which includes tendonitis and osteophytes with a history of fracture, warrants only a 10 percent rating. The evidence did not support a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner noted that the veteran’s range of motion was within normal limits for his age and occupation, and there were no findings of instability or recurrent subluxation. The limitation in flexion and extension did not meet the criteria for any higher rating under relevant diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- tendonitis, osteophytes of the right knee with history of fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 22, 2004
- Citation
- 0419840
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