The veteran's right knee disability was rated at 30 percent for instability and granted a separate 10 percent rating for pain and limitation of motion from February 4, 2002 to November 12, 2003. The Board found that the veteran maintained full range of motion in his right knee with complaints of constant pain.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right knee had a full range of motion (0-95 degrees) with complaints of constant pain and crepitus throughout the period from February 4, 2002 to November 12, 2003. The Board granted a separate 10 percent rating for painful flexion and limited extension.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative arthritis of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 5, 2006
- Citation
- 0637820
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