The veteran's initial claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for a left knee injury was granted, and the RO assigned a 20 percent rating effective from the date of the grant.
The deciding factor: The veteran had active service with surgeries related to her left knee injuries. A VA examination revealed current symptoms including pain, stiffness, giving way, and lack of endurance of the knee. The examiner indicated that flare-ups would result in further discomfort, swelling, and limitation of movement, adding up to an additional 10-15 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 11, 2000
- Citation
- 0021209
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