The Veteran's left knee strain has been rated at 10 percent since March 27, 2013. The disability is manifested by flexion limited to 110 degrees with painful motion beginning in July 2014.,The Veteran's shin splints of the left lower extremity have not met the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5262, as there are no findings of limitation of motion or instability. The disability is manifested by minimal symptoms of pain and burning with exercise.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee strain has been rated based on limitation of flexion to 110 degrees, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5260.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Left Knee Strain","severity":"10%"}, {"condition_name":"Shin Splints of Left Lower Extremity","severity":"Noncompensable"}, {"condition_name":"Shin Splints of Right Lower Extremity","severity":"Noncompensable"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19144648
What this means for you
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