The Veteran's traumatic arthritis in both knees is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The objective evidence shows that the Veteran's range of motion does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes. The VA examiner found no limitation in extension or flexion beyond what is already reflected in the current 10 percent rating, and there was no instability found during examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic Arthritis, Left Knee, Traumatic Arthritis, Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24066591
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 699 · Granted: 12% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
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