The Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities are currently rated as noncompensable, but the Board finds that they meet the criteria for a 10% rating based on slight recurrent subluxation and pain.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports show slight recurrent subluxation of the knees without more severe pathology, warranting a 10% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5257.
- Claimed conditions
- Musculoligamentous strain of the right knee, Musculoligamentous strain of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 21, 2011
- Citation
- 1102540
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- Denied
The Veteran's appeal is denied as his claims for increased ratings are not supported by the evidence of record.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee and musculoligamentous strain of the left knee are not shown to warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected musculoligamentous strains of both knees have been denied. The RO has awarded separate disability ratings for instability of the right knee as part of consideration of the proper rating for service-connected musculoligamentous strain of the left knee.
- Denied
The Veteran's musculoligamentous strain of the right knee has been manifested by flexion ranging from 90 to 120 degrees, with pain beginning at 110 degrees; extension that was normal; no decrease in range of motion on repetitive testing; and complaints of pain. The criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent have not been met.
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