The Veteran's right knee condition is rated at 20% from June 13, 2019 until the present. The Board denied a higher rating as the evidence does not meet the eligibility for a rating in excess of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s range of motion on extension was greater than 20 degrees and flexion was greater than 15 degrees, which did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating under DCs 5260 and 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2019
- Citation
- 19184450
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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