The Veteran's service-connected left knee degenerative osteoarthritis was evaluated at 30 percent from June 13, 2003, to October 13, 2003. The claim for an increased rating is denied as the evidence does not show that extension of the left knee was limited to 30 degrees.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee degenerative osteoarthritis did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5261 (limitation of motion) due to lack of limitation in range of motion, specifically extension being limited to 30 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Osteoarthritis of the Left Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 12, 2011
- Citation
- 1126126
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