The VA denied the veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his left knee disability, which is currently rated based on degenerative arthritis. The evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the veteran had slight limitation of motion and degenerative changes but no instability or other significant findings to warrant a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Scar, Degenerative Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 28, 2000
- Citation
- 0033853
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- Remanded (sent back)
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