The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for instability associated with impairment of the left knee was denied.,A separate 10 percent rating for limitation of flexion of the left knee was granted effective July 25, 2000.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for limitation of extension of the left knee was denied.,An earlier effective date for service connection for limitation of motion was granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's instability did not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent, as his symptoms were nearly approximating no more than moderate recurrent subluxation or lateral instability of the knee.,A separate 10 percent rating for limitation of flexion was granted effective July 25, 2000, based on evidence showing noncompensable limitation of motion due to pain prior to November 3, 2005.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for limitation of extension was denied as his symptoms did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.,An earlier effective date for service connection for limitation of motion was granted based on the Veteran's medical records showing numerous hours lost to work due to knee issues from April 2000 to February 2001.
- Claimed conditions
- Impairment of left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 11, 2016
- Citation
- 1619145
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