The Veteran's initial ratings for right knee degenerative changes and left leg compartment release were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on motion loss or instability.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records showed that the Veteran had limited range of motion in both knees, but no evidence of instability. The functional loss due to pain was considered during the evaluation process.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Degenerative Changes, Left Leg Compartment Release (Post-Operative)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 4, 2024
- Citation
- 24000664
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right knee degenerative changes and instability have been denied by the Board, as his conditions do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable VA rating criteria.
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