The Board denied a higher initial rating for DJD of the right knee, finding that while X-rays confirmed arthritis, the range of motion did not meet criteria for compensable ratings under DCs 5260 and 5261.
The deciding factor: The veteran's range of motion in his right knee was limited to 120 degrees flexion and 5 degrees extension at worst, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DCs 5260 (flexion) and 5261 (extension).
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 25, 2006
- Citation
- 0633119
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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