The veteran's right knee strain has been rated at 40 percent since February 7, 2006. The rating for the degenerative joint disease of the right knee remains at 40 percent.,The lumbar strain with spurring is currently rated at 40 percent from February 7, 2006 to the present.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right knee strain does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as it equates to slight impairment of the knee. The degenerative joint disease of the right knee is manifested by pain and limited flexion.,The lumbar strain with spurring continues to be rated at 40 percent since February 7, 2006.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Strain, Degenerative Joint Disease, Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 15, 2006
- Citation
- 0639133
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