The Veteran's right knee disability, which included a meniscectomy and posttraumatic degenerative changes, was rated at 10 percent prior to March 25, 2010. After that date, the rating was increased to 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed limited flexion and extension of the right knee with pain but no instability, warranting a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 5260 for limitation of flexion and Diagnostic Code 5261 for limitation of extension. The increase to 40 percent was based on the Veteran's complaints of daily flare-ups and use of crutches and brace with good response.
- Claimed conditions
- Meniscectomy of the right knee, Posttraumatic degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 12, 2011
- Citation
- 1129960
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