The Veteran's left knee disability was granted a 30% rating for limited extension since December 3, 2020. The previous ratings for flexion and instability were maintained.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's left knee did not exhibit limited flexion or extension to the extent required for higher ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee ACL Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2021
- Citation
- 21066412
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