The veteran's service-connected left knee disorder is rated at 20 percent, effective from August 30, 2002. The veteran was granted a compensable rating for his left malar fracture residuals and left forearm hematoma residuals as of August 30, 2002. His right knee scar remains noncompensably disabling.
The deciding factor: The RO assigned the maximum available rating (20 percent) for the service-connected left knee disorder effective from August 30, 2002 based on medical findings of arthritis and painful motion. The veteran was granted compensable ratings for his left malar fracture residuals and left forearm hematoma residuals as of August 30, 2002.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Disorder, Left Malar Fracture Residuals, Left Forearm Hematoma Residuals, Right Knee Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 24, 2005
- Citation
- 0514116
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