The Veteran's right knee disorder does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent under any applicable diagnostic code.
The deciding factor: The most probative evidence shows that the Veteran's right knee disorder is not manifested by at least moderate recurrent subluxation or lateral instability, dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion into the joint, removal of the semilunar cartilage when symptomatic, flexion limited to 45 degrees, extension limited to 10 degrees, ankylosis, or impairment of the tibia and fibula. The VA examinations did not find any subluxation or instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 28, 2014
- Citation
- 1438464
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