The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left and right knee disabilities have been granted, with specific evaluations assigned based on the degree of limitation of motion. The TDIU claim has also been granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations provided evidence that supported the requested increases in disability ratings based on the current level of functional impairment due to joint limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee injury with traumatic arthritis, Right patella fracture with traumatic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20052862
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What this means for you
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