The Veteran's left knee disability, previously rated as osteoarthritis status post-meniscus tear repair of the left knee, is now rated at 40 percent effective January 27, 2015 for limited extension and a separate 10 percent rating for limited flexion.
The deciding factor: The VA examination in January 2015 showed significant limitation of extension (to 15 degrees) with additional loss due to functional impairment during flare-ups or repetitive use over time, warranting the 40 percent rating under DC 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis status post-meniscus tear repair of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 19, 2020
- Citation
- 20055022
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