The Board has determined that the veteran's left knee disability warrants a combined rating of 50 percent for the periods from September 1, 1998 to March 14, 2003 and May 1, 2003 to August 20, 2003. The veteran was receiving the maximum ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5260-5010, 5261-5010, 5257, and 5258 for these periods.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records consistently showed significant limitations in range of motion and functional impairment due to pain and instability, warranting the maximum ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5260-5010, 5261-5010, 5257, and 5258.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 21, 2006
- Citation
- 0626004
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