The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by pain, swelling, and limited motion, does not warrant a higher rating as the evidence shows that his condition is currently rated at 20 percent for recurrent subluxation or lateral instability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability has been evaluated based on its current manifestations of pain, swelling, and limited motion without significant instability or extension issues. The VA examinations have consistently noted moderate to severe arthritis with associated functional limitations but no evidence of severe instability warranting a higher rating under DC 5257.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis of the right knee, degenerative joint disease of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 15, 2010
- Citation
- 1014368
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