The VA denied an increased rating for the right knee and left knee disability, but granted initial compensable evaluations for both conditions.
The deciding factor: The veteran's knee disabilities were found to be service-connected based on their current manifestations without requiring additional evidence or a presumption of exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Internal derangement of the right knee, Left knee pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 1, 2001
- Citation
- 0115225
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