The veteran was granted a 10 percent disability rating for recurrent left patella dislocation, but the Board found that an initial disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for pain and loss of flexion of the left knee is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The veteran's limitation of flexion to 120 degrees did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5260, as it was noncompensable. However, his recurrent patella dislocation was found to be slightly unstable and required a knee brace and crutch, warranting a 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee disability (limitation of flexion due to pain and functional loss), recurrent left patella dislocation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2009
- Citation
- 0900057
What this means for you
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