The Veteran's right knee disability has been rated at 10 percent for the entire appeal period. The Board finds that he is not entitled to a higher rating as his range of motion does not warrant such an increase.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by pain and limited flexion (to 70 degrees), does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- mild degenerative joint disease of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 8, 2018
- Citation
- 1814041
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