The veteran's knee disabilities have been rated based on their current manifestations, with the highest possible ratings for each issue. The RO has granted increased evaluations for her left knee instability and right knee ligament laxity.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records consistently documented the severity of the veteran's knee conditions, including instability and ligamentous laxity, warranting the highest available ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee, Residuals of left knee reconstruction with degenerative joint disease, Right knee ligament laxity, postoperative
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 30, 2006
- Citation
- 0609244
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