The Board denied the veteran's claim for an extra-schedular evaluation for his right knee disabilities, finding that the current ratings adequately account for his symptoms and limitations.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show an exceptional or unusual disability picture within the meaning of 3.321(b)(1) that would render impractical the application of the regular schedular standards.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of excision, lateral meniscus, right knee, degenerative arthritis, right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 29, 2000
- Citation
- 0008460
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