The veteran's right knee was rated 30 percent disabling from July 19, 1998, to August 26, 1998, and a separate 10 percent rating for degenerative arthritis of the right knee was granted since November 1, 1998.,The veteran's initial ratings were increased based on his service-connected right knee disability.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of evidence did not show that the veteran's right knee impairment warranted a higher evaluation during the period from July 19, 1998, to August 26, 1998. The medical evidence showed no more than severe lateral instability and slight flexion limitation.,Since November 1, 1998, the veteran's right knee impairment was not shown to warrant a higher evaluation based on limited motion or arthritis.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Arthritis, Right Knee Instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 30, 2003
- Citation
- 0301892
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