The Veteran's initial evaluations for left and right knee arthralgia were denied as they did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee conditions did not demonstrate limitation of motion or instability that would warrant a higher evaluation under VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee arthralgia, Right knee arthralgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 26, 2020
- Citation
- 20069077
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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