The Veteran's claim for increased evaluations for her left knee disability was denied. The current evaluation of 10% for limitation of motion and a separate 10% evaluation for instability are not higher than what is currently assigned.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show more than slight lateral instability or subluxation, which precluded the assignment of a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5257. The Veteran's flexion was limited to at least 45 degrees and extension was limited to at most 10 degrees, but these findings were not sufficient to warrant a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Arthritis, Left Knee Instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 13, 2010
- Citation
- 1038441
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