The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized by pain and limited motion, has been rated at 20 percent since October 25, 2017. The rating is based on limitation of flexion.
The deciding factor: The most significant functional impairment was found in the limitation of flexion, which necessitated a higher rating than what was previously assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Osteoarthritis, Post-Tibial Tubercle Ossicle Excision with Degenerative Changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 9, 2018
- Citation
- 1828432
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- Granted
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