The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected left knee disability, finding that the current evaluation of 30 percent is appropriate based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes due to lack of objective findings supporting a higher evaluation and the absence of ankylosis or other disabling effects such as pain, weakness, or incoordination.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic arthritis left knee, Status post total left knee arthroplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 12, 2003
- Citation
- 0304522
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant and his representative, thus dismissing the case.
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