The Veteran's right knee disability is manifested by swelling, stiffness, and pain with flare-ups after bending or prolonged sitting/standing. His symptoms are tantamount to limitation of flexion to 30 degrees without loss of extension. The Board concludes that an increased rating of 20 percent is warranted for the residuals of his right knee arthroscopy.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's clinical findings, including pain starting at 30 degrees of flexion and no instability, supported a 20% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5260 (limitation of flexion of the leg).
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Arthroscopy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 2, 2010
- Citation
- 1033037
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