The Veteran's left knee condition has been manifested by limited extension and flexion, with pain. The RO granted service connection for patellofemoral degenerative changes of the left knee and assigned a 10 percent evaluation effective June 19, 2008.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's left knee condition resulted in limited extension (limited to 10 degrees) and flexion (limited to 60 degrees), with pain. These findings supported the assignment of a 10 percent evaluation under DC 5261 for limitation of extension, and separate ratings of 10 percent each for removal of semilunar cartilage and limitation of flexion.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral degenerative changes, osteochondritis dissecans
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 23, 2013
- Citation
- 1342568
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability, diagnosed as osteoarthritis of the left knee, is related to documented in-service injury and diagnosis. The Board finds that service connection for this condition is granted.
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