The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities were each rated 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5260 (limitation of leg flexion) and 5261 (limitation of leg extension). The Board found that the Veteran's range of motion did not meet criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion, as his flexion was limited to 90 degrees in the right knee and 80 degrees in the left knee with painful motion. Extension was limited to 10 degrees in each knee.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion did not meet criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion, as his flexion was limited to 90 degrees in the right knee and 80 degrees in the left knee with painful motion. Extension was limited to 10 degrees in each knee.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease of the Right Knee, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome of the Left Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24080807
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
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