The Veteran's initial and increased ratings for left and right knee disabilities are denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating based on painful motion with noncompensable limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran has experienced pain but no significant functional impairment or limitation in range of motion, warranting only a 10% disability rating under DC 5003 for knee pain with noncompensable limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Meniscal Tear with Degenerative Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 28, 2023
- Citation
- 23012207
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