The Veteran's left knee disability, including arthritis and instability, was evaluated at a 30 percent rating prior to November 30, 2009. The appeal is denied as the claim for an increased rating has been granted.
The deciding factor: Prior to November 30, 2009, the Veteran's left knee disability met the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5061 (degenerative arthritis) and was also rated separately for instability under Diagnostic Code 5257.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease of the Left Knee, Instability of the Left Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2014
- Citation
- 1404369
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