The Veteran's meniscus complications of the right knee are rated at a separate 20% evaluation, and his osteoarthritis of the right knee is rated at 10%. The limitation of extension of the right knee is rated at 30% since August 19, 2016.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on medical evidence showing functional impairment due to pain in the joints and limitations in motion. The Veteran's conditions were evaluated under appropriate VA rating criteria for knees.
- Claimed conditions
- Meniscus complications of right knee, Osteoarthritis of right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 25, 2018
- Citation
- 18137973
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