The VA denied the claims for increased ratings for right and left knee disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on current functional impairment.
The deciding factor: The VA found no evidence of actual limitation of motion or functional equivalent to warrant a higher rating for either knee disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back disorder, Right knee arthritis, Left knee arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 18, 2010
- Citation
- 1010414
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- Granted
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's right leg/knee condition is related to service, including a preexisting condition. The Veteran provided testimony and new medical records that may be relevant.
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