The Board found that the Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis is more likely than not incurred in service during April 2002. The initial rating for LPM prior to October 25, 2004 was granted at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The objective and probative medical evidence supported the Veteran's claim of left knee osteoarthritis being related to an in-service injury in April 2002. The initial rating for LPM prior to October 25, 2004 was granted at 20 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 21, 2010
- Citation
- 1003133
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