The Veteran's right knee disability was rated at 20 percent for limitation of extension from July 22, 2009 through January 3, 2013. The rating for limitation of flexion remained noncompensable.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed limited range of motion with pain and additional loss due to repetitive use.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Osteoarthritis of the Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 26, 2013
- Citation
- 1314036
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