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The veteran was granted a rating of 10 percent for left knee removal of symptomatic semilunar cartilage. All other issues were denied.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the criteria for each condition not being met according to the relevant regulations.

Claimed conditions
residuals of meniscectomy, left knee, left knee removal of symptomatic semilunar cartilage, enlarged tibial tubercle, right knee, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, thoracic spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, carpal tunnel syndrome, right wrist, carpal tunnel syndrome, left wrist, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
How they argued it
Not specified
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 14, 2025
Citation
25000489

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