The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for instability of the right knee is granted, effective June 12, 2008. A 10 percent rating for painful motion or reduced range of motion of the right knee is also granted, effective June 12, 2008.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran had flexion limited to 115 degrees with pain beginning at 90 degrees and extension limited to -10 degrees. The Veteran reported decreased mobility due to his right knee conditions, which prevented him from doing chores and sports, having a moderate impact on recreation, traveling, bathing, dressing, toileting and driving.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Condition, Back Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 13, 2020
- Citation
- 20066144
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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