The veteran's bilateral knee disabilities, specifically his left knee with limitation of motion and right knee post-arthroscopy for medial and lateral meniscectomy, have been rated at 10 percent since December 10, 2001. The initial evaluation was granted for the period from December 10, 2001 to March 23, 2005, with a subsequent increase to 30 percent effective January 1, 2007.
The deciding factor: The veteran's knee disabilities have been rated based on their functional impairment and the presence of arthritis, which is considered under Diagnostic Codes 5003 and 5260/5261. The initial evaluation was granted due to the severity of his symptoms and the need for treatment, while the subsequent increase reflects the progression of his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 20, 2007
- Citation
- 0725863
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