The Board granted an increased rating of 30 percent for the veteran's left knee disorder, effective from September 1, 2000. The issue regarding a higher rating prior to June 24, 1997 was not addressed as it is no longer pending due to jurisdictional changes. Maxillary sinusitis remains rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left knee disorder, characterized by instability and chronic arthritic changes, warranted a higher rating of 30 percent effective from September 1, 2000 following multiple surgeries. The maxillary sinusitis issue was not addressed as it is no longer pending due to jurisdictional changes.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 11, 2001
- Citation
- 0113503
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