The veteran's service-connected right knee disability is rated at 10 percent based on arthritis with painful motion and slight instability.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations consistently showed findings consistent with arthritis, including X-ray evidence of degenerative joint disease, as well as complaints of pain. The November 2005 examination also noted slight instability, which warranted a separate 10% rating under Code 5257 for instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Injury Residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 23, 2006
- Citation
- 0601919
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