The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the veteran's left knee disability and found no compensable evaluation was warranted for residuals of excision of lipomas of the back.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left knee disability, characterized by internal derangement and limited range of motion, did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes. The compensable evaluation for residuals of excision of lipomas was denied as there were no associated disabilities or conditions found in the record.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of left knee meniscectomy, degenerative joint disease (DJD) in the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 3, 2000
- Citation
- 0008959
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