The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's right knee disability and denied a compensable rating for his left ear hearing loss.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or instability. His left ear hearing loss was rated as Level II, which is non-compensable under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee contusion, Patellofemoral syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2020
- Citation
- A20016600
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- Denied
The Veteran's right knee disability is characterized by pain and limited flexion to 100 degrees. The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a higher rating, as the condition does not meet the criteria for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent.
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