Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee anterior cruciate ligament tear, right knee strain, and right hydrocele as there was no evidence of extension limitation greater than 10 degrees or other symptoms that would warrant a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knees were limited to 10 degrees of extension during flare-ups, which corresponds to the current ratings. The right hydrocele did not meet criteria for a compensable rating under DC 7543.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee anterior cruciate ligament tear, Right knee strain, Right hydrocele
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25018026
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