The veteran's knees have been rated at 10% each due to degenerative changes. The gout condition does not warrant a separate rating as it did not meet criteria for a compensable degree of impairment.,The VA has determined that the veteran's knee conditions do not meet or exceed the required percentage ratings, and therefore no additional compensation is granted.,The gout condition was also found to be non-compensable.
The deciding factor: The veteran's knees have degenerative changes but do not show limitation of motion or instability that would warrant a higher rating. The gout condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable degree of impairment.,Based on the clinical findings and diagnostic codes, no additional compensation is warranted as the knee conditions are rated at 10% each and the gout does not meet the required percentage for a separate rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative changes of the left knee, Degenerative changes of the right knee, Gout involving the feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 31, 2000
- Citation
- 0008904
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