The VA determined that the veteran's right knee disability, which has been rated at 10 percent since July 1983, does not warrant a higher rating as there is no evidence of ankylosis or instability. The current evaluation reflects the highest possible rating for removal of cartilage.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's right knee disability did not meet criteria for higher ratings based on limitation of motion or functional loss due to pain, and thus denied his claim for increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2003
- Citation
- 0301562
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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