The veteran's initial rating for degenerative arthritis of the right knee was denied as it did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The veteran's range of motion in his right knee, while limited, did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative arthritis of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 26, 2009
- Citation
- 0902565
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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