The Veteran's service-connected left knee disability is granted with separate ratings for limitation of extension, instability, and flexion. The initial rating for limitation of flexion remains at 10%, but the Veteran receives separate 10% ratings for limitation of extension and instability.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's left knee joint displays painful motion during both flexion and extension movements, as well as slight instability. Flexion was not limited to less than 30 degrees at any point during the appeal period, while extension was not limited to less than 15 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 22, 2019
- Citation
- 19165094
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