The VA determined that the appellant's postoperative residuals of leiomyosarcoma of the left knee do not warrant a disability rating higher than 10 percent, as there is no evidence of more than moderate muscle disability.
The deciding factor: The most recent examination showed strength at least 4.5/5 and no limitation of motion or effusion, which does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Leiomyosarcoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 14, 2000
- Citation
- 0024534
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