The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by painful motion and frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion, is rated at 20 percent since April 23, 2013. A separate rating for limited flexion remains denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability manifested with painful motion and residual meniscal symptoms of frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion into the joint; however, it did not manifest with flexion limited to 45 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Degenerative Arthritis Post-Meniscectomy, Right Meniscus Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 12, 2022
- Citation
- 22014332
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