The Veteran's post-operative meniscectomy of the left knee with degenerative joint disease and chondromalacia of the left patella is manifested by functional impairment equating to 50 degrees short of full range of flexion with pain, and 10 degrees short of full range of extension; there is no evidence of subluxation or lateral instability. The criteria for a higher rating have not been met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as it does not demonstrate flexion limited to 30 degrees, or extension limited to 15 degrees, which are required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261 respectively.
- Claimed conditions
- post-operative meniscectomy of the left knee, degenerative joint disease (DJD), chondromalacia of the left patella
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 30, 2010
- Citation
- 1037308
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