The Veteran's right knee disability, including limitation of flexion and a scar, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Veteran's instability and recurrent subluxation are not service-connected.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability is primarily characterized by limitation of flexion, which has been granted an increased rating to 10 percent. However, the instability and recurrent subluxation have not been service-connected.
- Claimed conditions
- postoperative residuals of a right knee disorder with traumatic arthritis, scar of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2011
- Citation
- 1100795
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