The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for his service-connected left knee disabilities and for effective dates prior to June 18, 2016 for TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 were granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed the Veteran's left knee disabilities had been present since his service and continued to cause significant functional impairment, warranting increased disability ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee traumatic arthritis, Loss of left knee extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 10, 2017
- Citation
- 1744921
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What this means for you
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