The Veteran's right knee disability, including degenerative joint disease and meniscal pathology, has been granted an initial rating of 10 percent for the entire period. A separate 20 percent rating is assigned for meniscal pathology.
The deciding factor: The VA medical examinations consistently showed flexion limited to no more than 90 degrees for the right knee, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261. The Veteran's symptoms of pain, swelling, and functional loss were considered in determining the appropriate disability ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease, meniscal pathology
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 29, 2019
- Citation
- 19166774
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