The Veteran's left knee internal derangement with traumatic arthritis and loose bodies is currently rated at 50 percent, the maximum allowable rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260-5261. The claim for an increased rating has been denied.
The deciding factor: The disability does not meet or approximate criteria for a higher evaluation as it does not involve ankylosis of the knee or limitation of motion that would warrant a higher schedular rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee internal derangement with traumatic arthritis and loose bodies
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- July 10, 2012
- Citation
- 1223830
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