The Veteran's right knee strain has been granted a 20 percent rating, effective from July 30, 2015.,A separate 10 percent rating for each of the Veteran's left and right knees due to limitation of flexion with painful motion and swelling.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations indicated that the Veteran had limited extension in both knees but no more than 15 degrees, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5261. The Board found that the evidence did not more nearly approximate the criteria for the next higher rating based on limitation of extension.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypertension, Left Knee Strain, Right Knee Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20019627
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