The Veteran's right knee disorder, including derangement and tibial plateau fracture, was rated at 40 percent from April 1, 2004 to April 7, 2006. Since then, the rating has been maintained at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disorder resulted in significant functional impairment with limited range of motion and pain, warranting a higher initial disability rating from April 1, 2004 to April 7, 2006. Since then, the evidence did not support an increase in her disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Derangement, Right Tibial Plateau Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 10, 2009
- Citation
- 0913628
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Denied
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