The veteran's right knee disability was aggravated by active service, while his left knee disability is currently rated at 10 percent and does not warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: Service connection for the right knee disability was granted as it was aggravated by service. The left knee disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Discomfort, Chondromalacia of the Right Knee, Left Knee Instability and Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 8, 2001
- Citation
- 0106833
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