The Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic left knee arthritis and left knee medial instability were rated at 10 percent since April 1, 2008 through November 30, 2009. The ratings have been granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings supported the current 10% disability rating for both conditions within the specified period.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic left knee arthritis, left knee medial instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 24, 2012
- Citation
- 1232878
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