The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for his left knee disability and right Achilles tendonitis, but granted a compensable rating for his left knee arthritis.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support higher ratings based on the severity of the veteran's left knee disability or right Achilles tendonitis. The VA examinations showed no ankylosis, severe subluxation or instability, and limitation of motion that would warrant a higher evaluation under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease, left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 2, 2006
- Citation
- 0603058
What this means for you
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