The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for hidradenitis suppurativa, left knee degenerative joint disease, and right knee meniscectomy with osteoarthritis were denied as his conditions did not warrant a higher evaluation based on the evidence of record.

The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted in May 2004 and July 2009 supported that the Veteran's left knee degenerative joint disease was manifested by x-ray evidence of arthritis, flexion limited to 90 degrees, extension limited to 10 degrees, pseudo-laxity, no recurrent subluxation, and no objective evidence of additional limitation of motion due to pain or flare-ups. The right knee meniscectomy with osteoarthritis was also supported by x-ray evidence of arthritis, flexion limited to 90 degrees, extension limited to 10 degrees, pseudo-laxity, no recurrent subluxation, and no objective evidence of additional limitation of motion due to pain or flare-ups. These findings did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

Claimed conditions

hidradenitis suppurativa (boils and abscesses), degenerative joint disease, left knee, residuals of right knee meniscectomy with osteoarthritis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

February 17, 2010

Citation

1005817

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