Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for left and right knee derangement syndrome with DJD, finding that the criteria for a rating higher than 10 percent were not met.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed painful, noncompensable limitation of motion in both knees, which did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating under DC 5003.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee derangement syndrome with degenerative joint disease (DJD), right knee derangement syndrome with DJD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 28, 2025
- Citation
- 25002951
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