The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities were evaluated, with the right knee receiving a 10 percent rating for limitation of flexion. The left knee received separate ratings for limitation of extension and patellar subluxation. These decisions are based on the severity of the disability as determined by medical evidence.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee conditions met the criteria for specific disability ratings under the revised VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities, with consideration given to the functional impairment and treatment history provided in the medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee disability with shin splints, Left knee strain with shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 12, 2022
- Citation
- 22014347
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