The Veteran's left knee disability was granted an increased rating to 10 percent, effective from March 26, 2008.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran had limitation of extension and flexion in his left knee, which met the criteria for a 10% evaluation under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Chondroplasty, Post Traumatic Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 15, 2013
- Citation
- 1325992
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- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing right knee disability did not increase in severity during service and was clearly and unmistakably not aggravated by any injury or event in service. As a result, the claim for service connection for the right knee disability is denied.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of her right knee conditions have been denied. Her right knee instability is rated at the maximum schedular rating, and her arthritis with limited motion is also rated at its maximum.
- Denied
The Veteran's post-traumatic arthritis of both knees is currently rated at 10 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal prior to a decision being made.
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