The Board has determined that a 10 percent evaluation is warranted for the Veteran's service-connected left knee disorder from May 8, 2009 forward. The appeal period prior to this date was evaluated as noncompensable.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted in May 2009 revealed full range of motion of both knees but with decreased flexion and extension due to pain and instability, warranting a 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5261 for limitation of motion of the knee joint.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 17, 2010
- Citation
- 1005862
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