The Veteran's right and left knee strain with arthritis were evaluated at a 10% rating each for the specified periods, but no higher due to the severity of symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee conditions did not meet criteria for higher ratings based on additional functional impairment or other factors under DCs applicable to knee disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee strain with arthritis, Left knee strain with arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2015
- Citation
- 1500717
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