The Veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected left and right knee traumatic arthritis has been denied. The VA determined that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other criteria.
The deciding factor: The VA found no objective evidence supporting a higher rating due to limitations such as flexion or extension, and concluded that the Veteran's conditions were adequately addressed by the current 10 percent ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Traumatic Arthritis, Right Knee Traumatic Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 29, 2023
- Citation
- 23054496
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- Granted
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- Granted
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