The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of right knee arthroscopy was denied as his disability did not limit forward flexion to 30 degrees after October 27, 2016.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability did not result in limitation of motion more nearly approximating flexion limited to 30 degrees, which is required for an increased rating under DC 5260.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of right knee arthroscopy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19191075
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for right knee arthritis and residuals of right knee arthroscopy was denied. However, the Veteran received a full grant of benefits sought with a 60 percent rating from May 17, 2021, for residuals of right knee arthroscopy.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and requests for additional medical records.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing right knee disability was aggravated by active service, and therefore grants service connection for residuals of a right knee arthroscopy.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his service-connected right knee disabilities were denied by the RO.
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