The Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities, specifically degenerative joint disease (arthritis), were granted a separate 10 percent evaluation for limited extension of the right and left knees beginning February 7, 2020. The claim was denied for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the right knee disability.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show limitation of flexion to 30 degrees or more, recurrent subluxation or lateral instability, or dislocation of the semilunar cartilage accompanied by frequent episodes of 'locking,' pain, and effusion into the joints. The Veteran's right knee disability was manifested by limited extension.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (Arthritis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 31, 2020
- Citation
- 20081861
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.
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