The Veteran's right knee extension is limited to 20 degrees with repetitive use and during flare-ups, warranting a 30% rating under Diagnostic Code 5261 effective December 3, 2021.,The Veteran has at least as likely as not experienced slight instability of the right knee throughout the appeal period but does not meet criteria for moderate instability under Diagnostic Code 5257. A 10% rating is granted for instability under older version of Diagnostic Code 5257 effective December 30, 2011.,The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not warrant a higher initial rating.
The deciding factor: The most recent examination report provided functional range-of-motion data that fully complies with the requirements set forth in Correia and Sharp for VA joint examinations. The Veteran's right knee extension is limited to 20 degrees, meeting the criteria for a 30% rating under Diagnostic Code 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Extension Limitation, Right Knee Instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 5, 2022
- Citation
- 22038239
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What this means for you
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