The veteran is seeking higher disability ratings for his service-connected degenerative joint disease of the right knee, including instability. The RO has granted a 10 percent rating since July 9, 1994 and a separate 10 percent rating for lateral instability as of February 14, 2000.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claim is being considered under the provisions of his service-connected right knee disability, including any additional findings such as instability.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease, right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 5, 2001
- Citation
- 0103398
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What this means for you
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