The Veteran's knee and ankle disabilities have been granted increased ratings, with the highest possible under applicable criteria. The decision also includes a remand for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee and ankle disabilities are rated based on their functional limitations, which aligns with the maximum allowable ratings under Diagnostic Codes (DCs).
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Limitation of Flexion, Left Knee Limitation of Flexion, Right Knee Limitation of Extension, Left Knee Limitation of Extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 28, 2024
- Citation
- 24009648
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