The VA denied increased ratings for the veteran's left foot metatarsalgia and left knee postoperative resection of the medial plica with chondromalacia, as both conditions are rated at their maximum allowable under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show sufficient limitation of motion in either joint to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Foot Metatarsalgia, Left Knee Postoperative Resection of the Medial Plica with Chondromalacia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 15, 2002
- Citation
- 0216457
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