The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his right knee and left foot disabilities were denied. The Board found that the current manifestations did not warrant a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed no objective clinical findings supporting an increase in disability ratings, with the examiner noting negative findings such as lack of limitation of motion or instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the right knee with residuals of a lateral meniscectomy, Hallux valgus of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2000
- Citation
- 0004757
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