The veteran's left knee disability, characterized by severe degenerative arthritis and limited motion, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board has determined that a separate 20 percent rating for the associated degenerative arthritis is warranted.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows objective X-ray findings of severe osteoarthritic changes in the left knee along with limitation of motion, which supports a separate rating based on limitation of motion under Diagnostic Code 5260/5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (Knee)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 28, 2004
- Citation
- 0434135
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU prior to October 4, 2016 were denied. The Board found that the Veteran's right knee disability did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
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- Denied
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