The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities have been rated at 10 percent each, with no higher ratings granted due to the extent of flexion limitation. The appeal is denied as the disability picture does not warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s range of motion for both knees was found to be limited to 40 degrees (flexion) and normal extension, which falls within the criteria for a 10 percent rating under DC 5260. The Board finds no evidence supporting a higher disability rating based on functional loss or additional factors.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), Left Knee Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 28, 2019
- Citation
- 19166987
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