The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for his right knee disability was denied. The RO found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to March 17, 2010 and 20 percent as of March 17, 2010.
The deciding factor: The VA Appeals Management Center (AMC) granted a 20 percent disability rating for the right knee as of March 17, 2010 based on moderate lateral instability. The Veteran's appeal was denied because the evidence did not support higher ratings prior to that date.
- Claimed conditions
- Medial/lateral meniscus tear, Anterior cruciate ligament tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1041789
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- Denied
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