The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right knee disabilities from August 10, 2010 to January 22, 2013 were denied as the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee laxity or osteoarthritis with limitation of flexion. A separate 20 percent rating was granted for limited extension.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee laxity and osteoarthritis with limitation of flexion were found to be at least as severe as a 10 percent disability, which is the next available higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes. The evidence did not support a higher rating based on additional functional loss due to pain or other symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Laxity, Right Knee Osteoarthritis with Limited Flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20072436
What this means for you
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