The veteran's left knee ACL insufficiency, degenerative joint disease with limitation of motion is rated at 20 percent prior to September 17, 1998 and restored to that rating on and after September 1, 2004. The right knee arthritis is rated at 10 percent since March 18, 1997. Varus deformity of the left and right knees are each rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's knee conditions have been evaluated based on their current manifestations without considering any potential aggravation or service connection through a presumption.
- Claimed conditions
- ACL insufficiency, degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 14, 2005
- Citation
- 0501317
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