The Board granted a 20 percent rating for left knee limitation of motion, associated with degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the left knee.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee limitation of motion was found to be manifested by at most flexion limited to 55 degrees and dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of 'locking,' pain, and effusion into the joint. The Board determined that a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5258 for meniscus tear with limitation of flexion, joint 'locking,' pain, and effusion was warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 5, 2023
- Citation
- 23000779
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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