The Veteran's left and right knee degenerative joint disease, as well as his left and right knee instability, are rated at the maximum schedular rating of 30 percent each.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran’s knee flexion or instability was actually or effectively limited such that it is more nearly approximated by ankylosis or other conditions warranting a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Degenerative Joint Disease, Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease, Left Knee Instability, Right Knee Instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 7, 2020
- Citation
- A20017983
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.
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