The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for her right and left knee disabilities have been denied. The Board has found that the evidence does not support a rating in excess of 30 percent for either knee disability, or separate ratings for instability prior to February 5, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee disabilities are rated based on limitation of motion and instability, with no additional factors such as dislocation or meniscal issues considered. The evidence does not support a higher rating at any time during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Meniscus tear of the right knee, Arthritis, strain, and history of patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20005231
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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