The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities are currently rated at 10 percent each, as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not show compensable limitation of motion in either knee that would warrant a higher disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5260, and there was no other basis to grant the requested increased ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Left Knee), Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Right Knee)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 6, 2024
- Citation
- A24023382
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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