The Veteran's right knee disability prior to July 21, 2003 was manifested by pain and slight limitation of flexion with minimal effusion of the joint. The Board denied a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show enough functional impairment or limitation of motion to warrant a rating greater than 10 percent under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- traumatic arthritis of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 13, 2009
- Citation
- 0905479
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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