The Veteran's left knee disability has been rated at 10 percent for DJD, meniscus tear and chondromalacia. The Board found that the current rating is appropriate given the flexion limited to 75 degrees and extension limited from 80 degrees.
The deciding factor: The VA examination results showed flexion limited to 75 degrees and extension limited from 80 degrees, which do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 or 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), Meniscus Tear, Chondromalacia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2023
- Citation
- 23004063
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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