The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities, specifically right and left knee arthritis, have been rated at a 10 percent disability rating since December 1, 2011. The Board finds that the evidence supports this rating as it includes manifestations of pain, swelling, and tenderness on palpation.
The deciding factor: The medical records consistently document the Veteran's complaints of knee pain, swelling, and tenderness, which are considered in determining the appropriate disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5260-5003 for arthritis of the knees.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee arthritis, left knee arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 5, 2018
- Citation
- 1800587
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