The Veteran's right knee internal derangement with degenerative joint disease is currently rated at 20 percent, and his left knee degenerative joint disease is rated as noncompensable. The Board has determined that the current ratings are appropriate.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability meets the criteria for a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5260 (limitation of flexion) or 5261 (limitation of extension), as he has full range of motion. His left knee degenerative joint disease does not meet the criteria for any compensable evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee internal derangement with degenerative joint disease, Left knee degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 8, 2012
- Citation
- 1204782
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