The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee condition and left total knee arthroplasty were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his right knee condition, and did not meet the criteria for a higher rating for his left knee condition or left total knee arthroplasty.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records showed limited range of motion and functional impairment in both knees, but did not demonstrate flexion limited to 30 degrees or less; extension limited to 15 degrees or more; dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent locking, pain, or effusion into the joint; or impairment of the tibia or fibula.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease"}, {"condition_name":"Left Total Knee Arthroplasty"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19194656
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What this means for you
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