The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee torn meniscus, left and right knee osteoarthritis with limitation of flexion, and degenerative joint disease with limitation of flexion have been denied. The highest schedular rating available under the applicable diagnostic codes is already assigned.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence shows that the Veteran's knee disabilities are manifested by limited range of motion to no less than 90 degrees, with complaints of pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Torn meniscus of the right knee, Osteoarthritis of the left knee with limitation of flexion, Degenerative joint disease of the right knee with limitation of flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 26, 2018
- Citation
- 18145233
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Denied
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