The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an initial disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right knee traumatic osteoarthritis was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on his service-connected condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee arthritis, while painful and limiting range of motion, does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under any applicable Diagnostic Codes.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee traumatic osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 15, 2011
- Citation
- 1126675
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