The Veteran's left knee impairment and limitation of motion have been rated at 10 percent since June 10, 2011. The initial rating for the condition remains unchanged.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination in June 2011 showed flexion of 70-90 degrees with pain and X-ray evidence of arthritis, warranting a 10 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5260/61.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee impairment, Limitation of motion of left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 13, 2012
- Citation
- 1231530
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