The Veteran is granted a separate rating of 10 percent for residuals of a right knee injury with laxity, but the overall evaluation for his right knee disability remains at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows slight laxity in the right knee and some limitation of motion, warranting a separate 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5257. However, the limitation of motion does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Codes 5260 or 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a right knee injury with arthritis, Right knee laxity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2009
- Citation
- 0907406
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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