The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for her service-connected musculoligamentous strain of the left knee, as secondary to a service-connected right knee disability. The RO found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the clinical findings and X-rays showed limitation of motion but no instability or arthritis requiring higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- musculoligamentous strain of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 22, 2006
- Citation
- 0605031
What this means for you
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