The veteran's appeal for increased evaluations of his left knee, lower back pain, and ankle disorders was denied. The issues involving service connection were not addressed.,For the postoperative residuals of the left knee with degenerative changes, a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to December 12, 2000 and on and after that date is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Postoperative residuals of the left knee with degenerative changes, Left knee instability, Degenerative joint disease of the left knee, Lower back pain, Low back disability, Bursitis of the left hip, Left ankle disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 25, 2005
- Citation
- 0528659
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