KNEE – Flexion

This Quiz section covers your Left and Right Knee. There are two parts to Knees- the Flexion and the Extension. Unless you have a Total Joint Replacement on either Knee. Or if you have shin splints already rated above 10%.
To start, select Left or Right knee. When you complete one side, you can continue to the other side.

Your knees may have multiple ratings for flexion (backwards range of motion) and extension (straightening range of motion.) Please answer the questions on the right to determine the severity of your disability

What is a Diagnostic Code?

IF you have a rating for this disability, the VA assigns a diagnostic code to your disabilities. This is not required during your Quiz, but it is important if you are seeking to INCREASE your disability that is already rated.

If you are seeking to file a NEW CLAIM, diagnostic codes are not required. But a diagnosis from a medical professional will be required.

1. Select your Right Knee or Left Knee

3. Are you currently rated for Shin Splints on this knee?

[If yes, then message
“Since you are rated for shin splints, we cannot move forward with the this knee.” Then display the other knee (R or L).]

4. Are you currently or have you had a Total Joint Replacement on this knee?

[If yes, then, Go to Knee TJR (R or L). Cannot do Flex or Ext for knee when Shin Splints and/or TJR = YES.)

5. Your starting point is standing straight with feet on the ground (6:00), lift your right foot backwards to the ending point which is a 90 degree angle towards your back (9:00).
How far could you lift your foot backwards, bending your knee during a “flare-up”, the worst day in the last year without medication?

6. What is your CURRENT rating for FLEXION of your [Left or Right] Knee?

7. What is your Current Diagnostic code for your (Left or Right) Knee?

[after selecting an answer to #5-6-7, Go To KNEE EXTENSION with the same side (R Or L)