The Veteran's right knee disability was rated at 10 percent prior to June 26, 2014 and increased to 30 percent after that date. The Board found the evidence did not meet criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The weight of the evidence does not support an increase in ratings beyond 10% prior to June 26, 2014 or 30% thereafter based on the current functional impairment and lack of additional relevant medical evidence demonstrating more severe disability.
- Claimed conditions
- status post meniscectomy of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 16, 2015
- Citation
- 1530500
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and re-adjudication, including a new examination to address concerns raised in the Joint Motion.
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