The Veteran's right knee arthritis with limitation of flexion and extension is rated at 20 percent, effective from September 15, 2009. The left knee arthritis is rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee arthritis resulted in limitation of both flexion and extension, warranting a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5260 for limitation of flexion and Diagnostic Code 5261 for limitation of extension. The left knee arthritis alone warranted a 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Arthritis (Osteoarthritis), Limitation of Flexion, Limitation of Extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2015
- Citation
- 1551035
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- Denied
The Veteran's appeal is denied for entitlement to increased ratings and earlier effective dates for his left knee disabilities.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to June 24, 2009 for the 10 percent rating evaluation of limitation of flexion was denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for limitation of extension was also denied.
- Denied
The Veteran's left knee disability, including instability and meniscal abnormality prior to September 27, 2011, is not rated higher than 30 percent. From November 1, 2011, to June 28, 2013, the disability results in limitation of extension to 10 degrees but does not meet criteria for a separate rating. The total knee replacement post-August 15, 2020, is rated as severe residuals.
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