The Veteran's right knee tendonitis is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted due to noncompensable limitation of flexion with pain.,The Veteran's left lower extremity varicose veins are currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found no evidence of persistent edema or other symptoms warranting a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The right knee tendonitis was rated based on painful motion, with noncompensable limitation of flexion and extension.,For the left lower extremity varicose veins, there was no evidence of persistent edema or other symptoms that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee tendonitis, Left lower extremity varicose veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 23, 2024
- Citation
- A24040019
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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