The veteran's service-connected arthralgia of the knees has not met the criteria for a compensable evaluation, and his bilateral plantar fasciitis does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show any objective findings or pathology that would support a higher rating for either knee condition. The veteran's complaints were noted but not supported by physical examination results or X-rays, which are required to establish arthritis and thus warrant the minimum compensable rating of 10 percent.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Arthralgia of the knees"}

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 30, 2006

Citation

0602600