The Board found that the veteran's left knee extension was limited to 10 to 15 degrees and flexion was limited to between 95 and 110 degrees, which does not meet criteria for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent. The appeal is denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's limitation of motion did not warrant a higher rating as his extension was within the range that would qualify for a noncompensable evaluation (limited to 15 degrees) and flexion was limited to between 95 and 110 degrees, which does not meet criteria for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 21, 2006
- Citation
- 0604804
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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