The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee, thigh laceration with superficial scar, and ankle sprain disabilities have been denied. The RO found that the current disability ratings adequately reflect the severity of these conditions.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners determined that the Veteran’s range of motion in his right knee was within normal limits, and there were no signs of instability or recurrent subluxation. For the thigh laceration scar, the examiner noted it to be superficial with no pain on examination. The ankle sprain did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Disability (Post-Tibial Plateau Fracture and Ligament Damage with Arthroscopic Repair), Residual of Right Thigh Laceration with Superficial Scar, Residuals of Right Ankle Sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 16, 2009
- Citation
- 0934695
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