The VA denied an increased rating for traumatic arthritis of the right knee and instability of the right knee, both rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's range of motion in his right knee was sufficient to warrant a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 (flexion) and 5261 (extension), with no additional limitation due to pain or other factors. The x-ray evidence confirmed degenerative arthritis, but did not support an increase in the rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Arthritis of the Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 20, 2006
- Citation
- 0617981
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What this means for you
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The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on instability, painful motion, or degenerative arthritis.
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