The Veteran's bilateral knee conditions have been rated at 10% prior to August 19, 2020, and increased to 20% thereafter. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that the Veteran's right knee had limited flexion up to 30 degrees with no greater impairment, while his left knee had limited flexion up to 40 degrees with no greater impairment. These findings did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee chondromalacia patella, Left knee chondromalacia patella
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 2, 2022
- Citation
- 22012165
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