The Veteran's left knee conditions have been rated based on their current severity, with a noncompensable evaluation for extension and a 10 percent evaluation for flexion.,An effective date of March 1, 2016 is assigned for the 10 percent rating for medial instability.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support an increased evaluation as the Veteran's knee conditions are currently rated based on their current severity and there is no indication that they have worsened since the effective date of March 1, 2016.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Degenerative Arthrosis with Limitation of Flexion","percentage_rating":10}, {"condition_name":"Degenerative Arthrosis with Limitation of Extension","percentage_rating":null}, {"condition_name":"Medial Instability with Osteoarthritis of the Left Knee Joint","percentage_rating":10}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19145409
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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