The veteran's right knee disability was initially evaluated at 10 percent from February 9, 1993 to April 30, 1996 and on and after August 1, 1996. From July 21, 1999, the evaluation increased to 40 percent due to persistent symptoms including flare-ups of pain, incoordination, atrophy, weakness, fatigue, etc.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right knee disability has been productive of functional loss due to flare-ups and other symptoms since July 21, 1999.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic synovitis, arthritis, osteochondritis dissecans postoperative, avascular necrosis, medial meniscus tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 3, 2000
- Citation
- 0002665
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