The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by subchondral sclerosis and tibial joint surface issues, was granted a 30 percent rating effective October 25, 2016. The appeal for higher ratings is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated limitation of flexion due to pain and weakness during flare-ups, warranting the 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5260.
- Claimed conditions
- subchondral sclerosis, tibial joint surface
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 4, 2019
- Citation
- 19142779
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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