The VA denied increased evaluations for traumatic arthritis of the right knee with limitations on flexion, instability, and extension. The veteran's conditions are rated at 10%.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the veteran met the criteria for a higher evaluation under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic Arthritis of the Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 2, 2006
- Citation
- 0612705
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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The Board has granted separate 10 percent disability ratings for traumatic arthritis of the left knee for limitation of flexion and extension, as well as for traumatic arthritis of the right knee for limitation of flexion. The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities are rated based on their impact on range of motion.
- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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