The Board found that the Veteran's limitation of extension associated with left knee patellofemoral arthritis improved, leading to a reduction from 30% to 0%. The claim for restoration of the 30% rating was denied as there was no showing of improvement in disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed improvement in the Veteran's range of motion and ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee patellofemoral arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- December 13, 2018
- Citation
- 18157961
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