The VA determined that the veteran's right knee condition does not warrant an increased evaluation beyond the current 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show any significant limitation of motion or instability that would justify a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee internal derangement, Stability issues
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 4, 2006
- Citation
- 0612967
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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