The Veteran's left knee DJD was rated at 10 percent prior to April 16, 2014, and at 20 percent thereafter. The current rating of 20 percent is effective as of April 16, 2014.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee DJD resulted in limitation of flexion since April 16, 2014, warranting a 20% rating under DC 5258 for dislocation of the semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion into the joint.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 7, 2017
- Citation
- 1750407
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left and right knee disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the current evidence does not support a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
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