The Veteran's left and right knee arthritis were not found to meet the criteria for higher ratings based on limitation of motion or instability.,Service connection was granted for glaucoma, but service connection for a respiratory disability remains pending.

The deciding factor: The Veteran’s knee disabilities did not show compensable limitations in range of motion that would warrant an increased rating. The respiratory disability is still under consideration as it has not been definitively linked to service.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Degenerative arthritis of the left knee","severity_ratings":[{"rating_code":"5260","rating":10,"description":"Limitation of flexion to 30 degrees"},{"rating_code":"5261","rating":10,"description":"Limitation of extension to 15 degrees"}]}, {"condition_name":"Degenerative arthritis of the right knee","severity_ratings":[{"rating_code":"5260","rating":10,"description":"Limitation of flexion to 30 degrees"},{"rating_code":"5261","rating":10,"description":"Limitation of extension to 15 degrees"}]}, {"condition_name":"Instability of the left knee","severity_rating":{"rating_code":"5257","rating":10,"description":"Slight recurrent subluxation or instability"}}, {"condition_name":"Instability of the right knee","severity_rating":{"rating_code":"5257","rating":10,"description":"Slight recurrent subluxation or instability"}}, {"condition_name":"Glaucoma","details":[{"diagnosis_date":null,"treatment_details":"Cataract surgery in 2017"}]}, {"condition_name":"Respiratory disability","details":[{"diagnosis_date":"1969-08-00","description":"Diagnosed with asthma upon entry into service, and had a mild asthma attack in 1970"}]}

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 17, 2019

Citation

19193806

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