The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected right knee strain is denied. A separate 10 percent disability rating is granted for mild instability of the Veteran’s service-connected right knee beginning October 31, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion and instability were evaluated based on current medical evidence and VA examination reports, with no ankylosis or other severe conditions found. The Veteran was granted a separate rating for mild instability but denied higher ratings due to the lack of more severe symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic right knee strain, Chronic left knee strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2020
- Citation
- 20074106
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.
What you can do next
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