The Veteran's right knee disability was rated at 10 percent for post-operative right knee arthritis prior to February 12, 2016. From February 12, 2016 to May 18, 2016, the rating for limitation of extension was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to limitation of extension from February 12, 2016 to May 18, 2016.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Arthritis, Limitation of Extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 15, 2017
- Citation
- 1752357
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