The Veteran's knee disabilities, specifically his right and left knee conditions, have been rated as noncompensable due to the presence of painful motion with limited flexion and extension. The Board has denied increased ratings for these conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that any of the conditions warrant higher ratings based on additional functional loss or other factors listed in VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Meniscus Repair with Arthritis, Left Knee Meniscus Tear with Degenerative Joint Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 7, 2022
- Citation
- 22038810
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