The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee strain with arthritis and limitation of flexion is granted, effective from December 12, 2019. The claim for a compensable disability rating for left knee strain with arthritis and limitation of extension remains denied. The claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee strain with arthritis and instability remains denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated that the Veteran's left knee strain with arthritis was manifested by limitation of flexion to 30 degrees upon initial range of motion testing, to 20 degrees upon repetitive testing, and to an estimated 15 degrees during a flare up from December 12, 2019 onwards.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee strain, arthritis, limitation of flexion, limitation of extension, instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 17, 2022
- Citation
- 22029103
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