The VA denied the veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for his service-connected knee disabilities, finding that the current manifestations of these conditions do not meet the minimum percentage requirements for a TDIU and do not warrant an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's service-connected knee disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee degenerative joint disease., Entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee degenerative joint disease., Entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for status post left knee arthroscopy and medial meniscectomy., Entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tear of posterior horn of medial meniscus of the right knee.
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 28, 2006
- Citation
- 0627116
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What this means for you
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