The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The right knee disability was rated at 10% prior to August 28, 2018, and the left knee disability was rated at 10% prior to May 29, 2018, with a 30% rating granted since December 13, 2022. The Veteran is now receiving TDIU effective June 20, 2015.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on additional functional loss due to pain or other factors during flare-ups and after repeated use over time.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Osteoarthritis with Meniscal Tear, Left Knee Osteoarthritis with Meniscal Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- February 13, 2024
- Citation
- 24007601
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