The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left knee conditions and right knee disability were denied as the evidence did not support higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left knee arthritis was not shown to have limited extension or flexion beyond 45 degrees, and his left knee instability was only moderate. For the right knee, prior to May 17, 2005, there were no chronic residuals warranting a higher rating; after that date, he had already received the maximum schedular rating available.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic arthritis of the left knee, Lateral instability of the left knee, Status post knee replacement for degenerative joint disease, right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 1, 2008
- Citation
- 0810718
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