The VA denied the veteran's request for an increased rating for his left knee disability, currently rated at 30 percent. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on current symptoms and medical findings.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left knee disability is manifested by some deformity, no more than moderate instability, arthritis, limitation of flexion to between 95 to 110 degrees, and loss of approximately 10 degrees of extension. These findings do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee medial meniscectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 19, 2001
- Citation
- 0118933
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