The Board denied entitlement to increased ratings for the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on current symptomatology.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings in February 2006 showed no instability and pain at full range of motion, which was consistent with the existing 10% disability ratings for each knee.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Chondromalacia with Meniscal Tear, Left Knee Chondromalacia with Degenerative Changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 27, 2014
- Citation
- 1438309
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- Denied
The Board has determined that the veteran's right and left knee disabilities do not warrant increased ratings as they are currently rated.
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- Denied
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