The Veteran's ratings for instability of the left knee and leg length discrepancy status post fracture of left lower leg were restored, with a rating in excess of 10% granted for left knee osteoarthritis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet criteria for higher ratings based on painful limited motion or instability.
- Claimed conditions
- instability of left knee, leg length discrepancy status post fracture of left lower leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 16, 2021
- Citation
- A21020084
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