The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized by meniscus abnormality with episodes of locking and effusions into the joint, is currently rated at 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 5260. The Board finds that this rating adequately reflects the severity of his condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings supported a finding of limitation of flexion to 110 degrees, which corresponds to a 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5260.
- Claimed conditions
- back strain with history of minimal diffuse bulge at L2-3, L3-4, and L4-5, arthralgia of the left knee with loss of function due to pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 27, 2012
- Citation
- 1233765
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