The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee and left clavicle disabilities were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The veteran's conditions, while painful and affecting range of motion, did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings based on Diagnostic Codes applicable to knee and shoulder disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of right knee meniscectomy, Left clavicle fracture with residual pain on range of motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 13, 2007
- Citation
- 0735684
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