The Veteran's right and left knee posttraumatic arthritis have been rated at 10 percent since December 1, 2008. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support higher ratings for either knee due to lack of limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations consistently showed flexion and extension within normal limits, with no significant functional impairment or pain on movement.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee posttraumatic arthritis, Left knee posttraumatic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 2, 2019
- Citation
- 19176041
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