The Veteran's left knee disability, manifested by range of motion from zero to 90 degrees and no joint instability, does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling due to limited flexion and extension. The evidence did not show additional limitation of motion from pain or other factors that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee arthroscopy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 22, 2009
- Citation
- 0948219
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- Partly granted
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