The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 20 percent, and a separate 10 percent rating is granted for the symptomatic removal of cartilage in the right knee.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows limitation of flexion to 30 degrees, which warrants a 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5260. The Veteran also has symptoms consistent with the removal of cartilage, warranting a separate 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5259.
- Claimed conditions
- neck disability, back disability, right knee degenerative joint disease (previously chondromalacia or bursitis), symptomatic removal of cartilage in right knee, headache disorder, residuals of head injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 26, 2009
- Citation
- 0911347
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.
What you can do next
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