The veteran's claim for a higher rating for right knee strain with early degenerative joint disease was granted, and the effective date of this increase is set at May 19, 1998. The veteran also received an increased rating for post-operative residuals of perianal warts.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted on May 19, 1998, determined that the right knee strain with early degenerative joint disease more nearly approximated severe recurrent subluxation or lateral instability, warranting a 30 percent evaluation. The post-operative residuals of perianal warts were rated noncompensably disabling.
- Claimed conditions
- post-operative residuals of perianal warts, right knee strain with early degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 30, 2000
- Citation
- 0028576
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The VA determined that the appellant's post-operative residuals of perianal warts do not warrant a compensable rating as there is no evidence of recurrence or active disease.
- Remanded (sent back)
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