The veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disorder was denied. For the period prior to January 1, 2000, she received a compensable evaluation (20%) for her left knee disability. However, after failing to report for scheduled VA examinations and not attending subsequent hearings, the RO reduced her left knee disability rating from 10% to noncompensable effective January 1, 2000.
The deciding factor: The veteran failed to attend scheduled VA examinations and hearings, which led to a reduction in her left knee disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Disorder, Left Knee Pain, History of Recurrent Dislocation, Left Patella
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 31, 2000
- Citation
- 0014197
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What this means for you
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