The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized as sprain/strain with posttraumatic arthritis, has been rated at 10 percent since April 29, 2016. The Board finds that the current rating adequately reflects the severity of his condition based on limitation of motion and pain.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated under Diagnostic Code 5261 for limitation of flexion due to posttraumatic arthritis, which results in limited range of motion with no significant additional loss of motion due to factors such as pain, weakness, lack of endurance, fatigability, and incoordination.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Sprain/Strain, Posttraumatic Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 19, 2022
- Citation
- 22058506
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