The Veteran's right knee disability, including arthritis and a meniscus tear, was rated at 20 percent from June 2, 2001 to May 22, 2003. The rating period is granted.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed symptoms of painful motion with limited range of motion, particularly in flexion and extension, as well as functional impairment due to weakness and fatigue.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis of the Right Knee, Meniscus Tear of the Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 17, 2017
- Citation
- 1716931
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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