The veteran's initial ratings for a right knee disability were granted, with the effective dates ranging from January 25, 1994 to May 23, 1999. The RO increased the rating to 10% in February 2000 and again in August 2001. However, no higher ratings are warranted for any period of time.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right knee disability was initially rated as 10%, effective January 25, 1994, with a non-compensable rating from October 20, 1997 to May 22, 1999. From May 23, 1999, the veteran's disability was rated as 10%.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 25, 2005
- Citation
- 0523420
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