The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left knee conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable criteria.
The deciding factor: The October 2004 and April 2006 VA examinations found no severe recurrent subluxation or lateral instability of the left knee, nor any other factors that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- status post arthroscopic removal of torn medial meniscus, status post valgus osteotomy of the left knee, degenerative arthritis of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 29, 2008
- Citation
- 0814035
What this means for you
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