The Veteran's right knee disorder, characterized by chronic ACL deficiency and posttraumatic degenerative joint disease, is currently rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5260. The rating has been granted.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports the current evaluation of 10% for the Veteran's right knee disorder based on limitation of flexion to 125 degrees and extension limited to 0 degrees, with associated instability as evidenced by positive Lachman test and McMurray's sign. The arthritis is also considered in determining the severity.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic anterior cruciate ligament deficiency of the right knee, posttraumatic degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 21, 2011
- Citation
- 1142773
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