The VA denied an increased evaluation for the appellant's left knee arthroscopy disability, currently rated at 10 percent. The VA found that the veteran's current range of motion and symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the appellant's left knee arthritis did not meet criteria for a higher rating based on his limited range of motion and pain during flare-ups, which were already accounted for in the current 10 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Arthroscopy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2006
- Citation
- 0634422
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