The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's left and right knee disorders based on the evidence showing that the current disability picture does not more nearly approximate the criteria for higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show limitation of flexion to 30 degrees or extension limited to 15 degrees, which would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261 respectively.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee disorder, Right knee disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2023
- Citation
- 23001314
What this means for you
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