The Veteran's mechanically unstable right knee joint warrants a 30 percent disability rating for the entire increased rating period from January 20, 2008. Additionally, a separate 10 percent disability rating is granted for degenerative joint disease of the right knee.
The deciding factor: The February 2009 VA examination confirmed severe instability in the right knee joint, meeting the criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5257. For the period prior to June 2, 2008, the Veteran's DJD of the right knee warranted a separate 10 percent rating based on limitation of extension.
- Claimed conditions
- Mechanically unstable right knee joint, Degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 18, 2011
- Citation
- 1110882
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 1110882.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings and service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee meniscus tear with DJD resulted in painful limitation of motion, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on flexion or extension limitations.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability is related to his active duty for training, and service connection is granted.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral knee disabilities, finding that her current knee conditions are aggravated by her service-connected lumbar spine disability.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.