The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee and left knee disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating prior to September 18, 2019, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed limited flexion and extension with pain on motion, but no instability or subluxation. The Veteran's symptoms were consistent throughout the appeal period, including flare-ups that caused functional loss.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee medial meniscal injury, Left knee disability (status post meniscectomy)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 16, 2021
- Citation
- 21014936
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