The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left and right knee disabilities were denied as the evidence did not show that they warranted a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations indicated that the Veteran had limited range of motion, but no instability or other significant findings. The symptoms described by the Veteran during his hearing testimony were consistent with these examination results and did not demonstrate additional functional impairment due to flare-ups or pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative changes of the menisci in the left knee, Residuals of a right knee injury with chondromalacia patella
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 28, 2015
- Citation
- 1541888
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