The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities were denied. The RO found that the evidence did not support a higher rating prior to January 15, 2009 and on and after March 1, 2010.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports from October 2006 and May 2010 showed no significant changes in the Veteran's knee disabilities that would warrant a higher rating. The evidence did not support an increased evaluation for his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities prior to January 15, 2009 or on and after March 1, 2010.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral knee disorder, left knee arthritis, right knee arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 16, 2011
- Citation
- 1130400
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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