The Board has granted an increased evaluation to 20 percent for the Veteran's right knee disability, including a separate 10 percent evaluation for loss of extension. The current 10 percent rating for impairment of the knee remains in effect.
The deciding factor: The December 2008 VA examination confirmed degenerative joint disease and slight instability with no additional functional impairment after repetitive use, warranting a combined 20 percent evaluation (10 percent for impairment of the knee + 10 percent for loss of extension).
- Claimed conditions
- melanoma, pulmonary fibrosis, left knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 26, 2010
- Citation
- 1011426
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