The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized by painful motion with normal range of motion on both flexion and extension, is currently rated as noncompensable. The Board has determined that a rating of 10 percent for the left knee disability is warranted based on painful motion, tenderness and swelling.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's reports of pain, stiffness, and functional limitations due to his left knee condition have been consistently noted in the medical records and supported by objective findings during VA examinations. The normal range of motion measurements did not show any limitation of flexion or extension, but the examiner noted tenderness over the patella and associated tendons.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee sprain and ligament injury, surgical scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 24, 2018
- Citation
- 1824944
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