The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee DJD, finding that the Veteran's range of motion did not meet criteria for higher ratings based on limitation of flexion or extension. The Board also found no evidence of instability warranting a separate rating under DC 5257.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s range of motion was within normal limits and did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on limitation of flexion or extension. There was no evidence of lateral instability warranting a separate rating under DC 5257.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee degenerative joint disease (DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2019
- Citation
- 19181289
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