The Veteran's left knee instability is granted a separate disability rating of 10 percent from June 12, 2014. The Veteran's left knee strain and limitation of extension are denied increased ratings. The Veteran's left ankle sprain with osteoarthritis is granted a disability rating of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s left knee instability was found to be slight from June 12, 2014, warranting a separate disability rating of 10 percent under DC 5257. The Veteran's left knee strain and limitation of extension were not found to meet the criteria for higher ratings based on current diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Instability, Left Knee Strain, Left Ankle Sprain with Osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 8, 2021
- Citation
- 21013060
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