The Veteran's right knee disability was rated at 10 percent prior to February 13, 2004, and increased to 20 percent between February 13, 2004, and July 19, 2006. A separate evaluation of 20 percent for lateral laxity due to the right knee disability was granted. The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease received a compensable initial rating of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability met the criteria for a higher rating based on the severity of his symptoms and functional impairment, warranting an increased evaluation from 10 to 20 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee, degenerative arthritis, patellar tendonitis, meniscal degeneration
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 9, 2009
- Citation
- 0925571
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