The Veteran's left knee disability, including surgical scarring and degenerative joint disease, is rated at 10 percent for the entire appeal period. The claim for a higher rating based on painful motion prior to August 18, 2010, was granted. However, the claim for a higher rating based on painful limitation of motion after that date remains denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 10 percent due to painful motion, which is considered under Diagnostic Code (DC) 5003 for degenerative arthritis. The pain and functional limitations are adequately reflected in the current rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Degenerative Joint Disease, Surgical Scarring
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 6, 2018
- Citation
- 18116694
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