The veteran's initial rating for residuals, left knee injury, status post anterior cruciate ligament repair was denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's limitation of motion in his left knee did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals, left knee injury, status post anterior cruciate ligament repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 25, 2008
- Citation
- 0809813
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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