The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left patellar tendon rupture and left hip disability were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA's rating schedule.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that while the Veteran had some limitation of motion in his left knee and hip, it did not reach the levels required to warrant a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left patellar tendon rupture, Left hip arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 23, 2009
- Citation
- 0944468
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