The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for her bilateral knee disabilities was denied. She is currently rated at 20 percent for each knee, with separate 20 percent ratings for moderate instability in both knees.
The deciding factor: The criteria for an increased rating were not met as the Veteran’s range of motion did not meet the requirements for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee mild osteoarthritis with patellofemoral pain syndrome, torn meniscus, right knee mild osteoarthritis with patellofemoral pain syndrome, torn meniscus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 20, 2019
- Citation
- 19164389
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What this means for you
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