The Veteran's initial and subsequent ratings for knee disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent for left knee arthritis prior to February 20, 2010.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show ankylosis or limitation of extension sufficient to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Knee Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 1, 2013
- Citation
- 1303607
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
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