The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis, limitation of flexion, is now rated at 20 percent effective September 23, 2021. The rating for chondromalacia of the left knee remains at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed significant functional impairment with pain and weakness during flare-ups, leading to a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Flexion Limitation, Chondromalacia of Left Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 20, 2022
- Citation
- 22002923
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Denied
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