The Board denied the veteran's claim for a combined rating in excess of 20 percent for his right knee disability, finding that the evidence did not show more than moderate instability or compensable limitation of flexion or extension.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and X-rays showed no severe arthritic change or loss of range of motion, but indicated significant impairment due to symptoms such as pain and instability. The veteran's knee was rated based on painful motion under Diagnostic Code 5010.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Arthritis, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear, Torn Medial Meniscus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 2, 2006
- Citation
- 0606060
What this means for you
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