The Veteran's increased rating claims for her left knee disabilities and cervical spine disability were denied by the RO in September 2010. The current ratings for these conditions remain unchanged.,No new evidence was presented to reopen the service connection claim, as it is decided on a direct basis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disabilities do not meet or approximate the criteria for higher ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes due to her consistent range of motion and lack of additional functional loss. The cervical spine disability also does not warrant a higher rating based on its current clinical findings.,There is no new evidence presented that would allow for reopening of service connection claims.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee - Limitation of Extension, Left Knee - Residuals of Chondromalacia Patella, Cervical Spine Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 24, 2015
- Citation
- 1541271
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