The Veteran's left knee disability, including arthritis and a meniscus tear, is currently rated at 10 percent for limited range of motion and instability. The Board finds that the evidence does not support an increased rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's flexion limitation to 120 degrees with pain does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5260, as it is less than or equal to 30 degrees. The instability noted in the VA examination report was rated at 1+ anterior instability, which falls within the range of noncompensable (10%) and compensable (20%) ratings for knee instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Arthritis, Meniscus Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 2, 2017
- Citation
- 1730918
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- Granted
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