The veteran's right knee disability with internal derangement and osteoarthritis was denied an increased rating, as the evidence did not support a higher evaluation based on limitation of motion or other factors.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right knee disability was manifested by slight limitation of motion, but no objective findings of instability or subluxation. The criteria for a higher rating were not met under Diagnostic Codes 5003, 5010, 5257, 5260, and 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2008
- Citation
- 0811713
What this means for you
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