The Veteran's left knee disability, including degenerative joint disease and meniscal/cartilage injury, is rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5003 for noncompensable limitation of motion. The Board denied an increased rating as the evidence does not support a higher rating based on current symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability has been evaluated under Diagnostic Code 5003, which addresses degenerative joint disease with painful motion. While she reported flare-ups and limitations in activities of daily living, there is no evidence of more than noncompensable limitation of motion or instability warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Degenerative Joint Disease, Meniscal/Cartilage Injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 11, 2018
- Citation
- 18117854
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