The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities were granted increased ratings, with the left knee receiving a 20% rating effective from March 4, 2008 until October 10, 2008. The right knee received a 20% rating effective from March 4, 2008 until February 24, 2009.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records supported the Veteran's reports of pain, stiffness, weakness, giving way, locking, and inflammation in both knees, which led to functional impairment during flare-ups. The symptoms were consistent with limitation of motion and instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Disability, Right Knee Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 4, 2019
- Citation
- 19125534
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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