The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left knee disability was granted, with a 10 percent rating being assigned. The issue of a higher rating beyond this point is denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s range of motion did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of extension or flexion.
- Claimed conditions
- Anterior cruciate ligament, Lateral meniscus tear, Osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20005027
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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