The veteran's bronchitis with emphysema and torn medial meniscus of the left knee are both rated at their maximum levels, with no further increase in ratings possible.
The deciding factor: Both conditions have reached their highest disability ratings based on current medical evidence and diagnostic criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Bronchitis with emphysema, Torn medial meniscus, left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 12, 2001
- Citation
- 0104221
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What this means for you
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