The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right knee strain with osteoarthritic changes and right knee subluxation, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating at any point during the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of medical evidence showed no more than normal range of motion in both knees and no severe instability or subluxation. The Veteran's subjective complaints were considered but found to be consistent with objective findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee strain with osteoarthritic changes, Right knee subluxation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20072326
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.
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