The Veteran's left knee DJD resulted in a 10 percent rating, with no higher ratings granted. A separate 10 percent rating was granted for slight instability of the left knee from December 15, 2016.,For his right knee meniscus tear with DJD, he received a 10 percent rating, and a separate 10 percent rating for slight instability of the right knee from December 15, 2016. Neither condition warranted higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee disabilities did not meet criteria for higher ratings based on limitation of motion or instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), Right Knee Meniscus Tear with DJD, Left Wrist Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Right Wrist CTS
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19130171
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