The veteran's bilateral knee arthritis is not productive of limitation of motion, and he does not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating.,From February 1992 to May 1, 1996, the veteran's right knee disorder was symptomatic but did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation. From May 1, 1996 onwards, his right knee disorder is not productive of any symptoms and does not warrant a higher rating.,From February 1992 to April 1996, the veteran's left knee disorder was symptomatic but did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation. From April 1996 to August 1999, his left knee disorder met the criteria for a 20 percent rating. After August 1999, his left knee disorder does not warrant a higher rating.,The veteran's service connection is based on direct evidence of impairment rather than any presumption or secondary condition.
The deciding factor: The veteran's bilateral knee arthritis did not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating. His right knee disorder was symptomatic but did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation, and his left knee disorder met the criteria for a 20 percent rating from April 1996 to August 1999.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Knee Arthritis, Status Post Medial and Lateral Meniscus Tear Repair, Right Knee, Status Post Medial Meniscus Tear Repair, Left Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 4, 2002
- Citation
- 0201147
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