For the period from October 18, 2002 through April 11, 2005, a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee disability is not warranted.,Since October 18, 2002, a separate 10 percent evaluation for instability of the left knee is warranted.,Since October 18, 2002, a 30 percent rating, but none greater, for headaches is warranted.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left knee disability was manifested by range of motion and slight instability without significant pain or flare-ups during the period from October 18, 2002 through April 11, 2005. The evaluation assigned does not exceed what is warranted for this level of disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Headaches, Left Knee Condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 17, 2006
- Citation
- 0604650
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