The VA denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the veteran's right knee disability, which was already rated at 10 percent due to post-operative medial meniscectomy and hypertrophic arthritis.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other diagnostic codes related to musculoskeletal disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- status post right knee meniscectomy, hypertrophic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 3, 2000
- Citation
- 0029049
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