The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left knee conditions were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records showed that the veteran had severe DJD of the left knee, but no additional impairment warranting a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- status post injury of the left knee with lateral and medial meniscectomy, degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 27, 2006
- Citation
- 0602452
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Denied
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