The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis was rated at 20% from June 9, 2010 to December 20, 2017. From December 20, 2017 to October 22, 2019, the rating was denied for a higher rating.,From October 22, 2019, the Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis is rated at 30%.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis had symptoms such as frequent episodes of 'locking', pain, and effusion warranting a 20% rating under Diagnostic Code 5258. The Board found no basis for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 30, 2021
- Citation
- 21071198
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